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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Rockwall, TX is about 659.4 miles (1061.2 km), with a travel time of about 11h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 590.7 miles (950.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
659.37 mi
11h 10m
Flight
590.66 mi
950.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
590.66 mi
Kilometers
950.58 km
Flight Time
01h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
659.37 mi
Kilometers
1061.16 km
Drive Time
11h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockwall
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Fri, Apr 24, 12:47 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T02:26
Arrive Rockwall
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 PM MDT
Route Timing
11h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:11 PM to 7:41 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
1:38 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
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From El Paso
329.3 mi
05h 35m
To Rockwall
330.1 mi
05h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 740: Ridge Road

    1603 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    615 ft · 14 sec · East Interstate 30

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Goliad Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Goliad Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    158 m · 19 sec · East Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Fannin Street

    80 m · 10 sec · South Fannin Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Rusk Street

    92 m · 5 sec · East Rusk Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 89%
Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 5%
East R L Thornton Freeway
21.3 mi · 3%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 2%
Ridge Road
1.83 mi
South Goliad Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight left

421 mi · 07h 00m

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
11h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.7 mi
590.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
05h 35m from El Paso
Leave By
1:38 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockwall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 659.4 miles (1061.2 km) and usually takes 11h 10m 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?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 329.3 miles from El Paso and 330.1 miles from Rockwall.

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

The direct path is about 590.7 miles (950.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 $87.94 one way or $175.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 206.8 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 Rockwall, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockwall.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Rockwall. Straight-line distance: 590.66 mi (950.58 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
Rockwall

#2 Rockwall

A city in Rockwall County, Texas.

Population47,415
Coordinates32.9312300, -96.4597100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Rockwall (-96.45971, 32.93123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1061 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.27 gal
88.08 L · about $87.94
Round trip
$175.87
46.54 gal · 176.16 L
Estimated CO2
206.8 kg one way
Round trip: 413.6 kg / 912 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $87.94 $175.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $98.94 $197.89
Premium $4.59 $106.83 $213.67
Diesel $3.99 $92.92 $185.83

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 Rockwall, TX. The current time in El Paso is 02:26:22, although it is 03:26:22 in Rockwall.

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.