How far is El Paso, TX from Robinson, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Robinson, TX is about 625.5 miles (1006.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 551.7 miles (887.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
625.47 mi
10h 56m
Flight
551.66 mi
887.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
551.66 mi
Kilometers
887.81 km
Flight Time
01h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
625.47 mi
Kilometers
1006.6 km
Drive Time
10h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Robinson
Thu, Apr 23, 10:16 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-22T22:19
Arrive Robinson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM MDT
Route Timing
10h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:57 PM to 7:27 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Midland
TX

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

From El Paso
312.4 mi
05h 28m
To Robinson
313 mi
05h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Robinson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Robinson.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mesa Street

    1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

    995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    137.4 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 158, FM 715: Garden City, San Angelo

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Interstate 20

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Garden City Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden City Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Highway 158

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min · East State Highway 158

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North

  11. 11

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Robert Lee Highway

    34.6 mi · 36 min · Robert Lee Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Highland Park Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Highland Park Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1818 ft · 44 sec · South State Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    23.7 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hutchings Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward US 67 North

    37 mi · 39 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Wallis Avenue

    21.9 mi · 25 min · Wallis Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    98.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min · US Highway 84 East

  22. 22

    Continue on West McGregor Drive

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West McGregor Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on West US Highway 84

    5.3 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84

  24. 24

    Continue on George W Bush Parkway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · George W Bush Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 6, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian

    767 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Woodway Drive

    796 ft · 20 sec · Woodway Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Loop 340

    151 m · 11 sec · West Loop 340

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on West Loop 340

    1303 ft · 28 sec · West Loop 340

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight left

    934 ft · 23 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South: Cameron

    777 ft · 19 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto South Loop 340

    817 ft · 21 sec · South Loop 340

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Robinson Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Robinson Drive

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Robinson Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Robinson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
305 mi · 49%
US Highway 84 East
98.3 mi · 16%
East State Highway 158
61.4 mi · 10%
US 67 North
37 mi · 6%
Robert Lee Highway
34.6 mi · 6%
Wallis Avenue
21.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

167 mi · 02h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.8 mi
551.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
05h 28m from El Paso
Leave By
2:06 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Robinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Robinson?

The road trip is about 625.5 miles (1006.6 km) and usually takes 10h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 312.4 miles from El Paso and 313 miles from Robinson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 551.7 miles (887.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $83.40 one way or $166.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 196.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Robinson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Robinson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Robinson. Straight-line distance: 551.66 mi (887.81 km).

El Paso

#1 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
Robinson

#2 Robinson

City in Texas, USA

Population12,091
Coordinates31.4676700, -97.1147200
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Robinson (-97.11472, 31.46767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1007 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.07 gal
83.55 L · about $83.40
Round trip
$166.81
44.14 gal · 167.1 L
Estimated CO2
196.1 kg one way
Round trip: 392.3 kg / 865 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $83.40 $166.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $93.84 $187.68
Premium $4.59 $101.32 $202.65
Diesel $3.99 $88.13 $176.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Robinson, TX. The current time in El Paso is 22:19:33, although it is 23:19:33 in Robinson.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.