How far is El Paso, TX from Rosita North, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Rosita North, TX is about 487.9 miles (785.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 420.7 miles (677.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 20m 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
487.93 mi
08h 40m
Flight
420.7 mi
677.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
420.7 mi
Kilometers
677.05 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
487.93 mi
Kilometers
785.24 km
Drive Time
08h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosita North
Wed, May 13, 4:54 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Wed, May 13, 12:35 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-05-12T19:14
Arrive Rosita North
Wed, May 13, 3:54 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:40 PM to 5:10 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
6:40 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
Fort Stockton
TX

City in Texas

From El Paso
243.9 mi
04h 20m
To Rosita North
244 mi
04h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Rosita North.

  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 right

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Pecos, Sanderson

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Interstate 10 West

    774 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 West

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 285

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 285

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Alamo Street

    1715 ft · 30 sec · North Alamo Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Sanderson Highway

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Sanderson Highway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Oak Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · US Highway 90 East

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    12 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    47.5 mi · 54 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Veterans Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 8 min · North Veterans Boulevard

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto El Indio Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · El Indio Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto FM 2030

    3174 ft · 1 min · FM 2030

  19. 19

    Turn left onto School Circle

    781 ft · 34 sec · School Circle

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
237 mi · 49%
US Highway 90 East
125 mi · 26%
Sanderson Highway
63.5 mi · 13%
North Veterans Boulevard
4.43 mi · 1%
El Indio Highway
3.77 mi · 1%
West Oak Street
2.1 mi
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
08h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.2 mi
420.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Stockton
04h 20m from El Paso
Leave By
6:40 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Rosita North.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Rosita North?

The road trip is about 487.9 miles (785.2 km) and usually takes 08h 40m 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?

Fort Stockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 243.9 miles from El Paso and 244 miles from Rosita North.

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

The direct path is about 420.7 miles (677.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.2 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 $65.07 one way or $130.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153 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 Rosita North, 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 Mostly Sunny near Rosita North.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Stockton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Stockton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Stockton.

RAIL

Alpine

96 mi away
102 West Holland Ave.
RAIL

Sanderson

96 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Rosita North. Straight-line distance: 420.7 mi (677.05 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
Rosita North

#2 Rosita North

Census designated place in Maverick County, Texas

Population3,818
Coordinates28.6564400, -100.4221800
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Rosita North (-100.42218, 28.65644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 785 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.22 gal
65.17 L · about $65.07
Round trip
$130.15
34.44 gal · 130.34 L
Estimated CO2
153 kg one way
Round trip: 306.1 kg / 675 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $65.07 $130.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $73.22 $146.44
Premium $4.59 $79.06 $158.11
Diesel $3.99 $68.76 $137.52

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Rosita North, TX. The current time in El Paso is 19:14:32, although it is 20:14:32 in Rosita North.

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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.