How far is El Paso, TX from Rosita South, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Rosita South, TX is about 490.3 miles (789.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 421.6 miles (678.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 49m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Rosita South.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Rosita South.
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Start on North Mesa Street
1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Keep slight right
70.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Pecos, Sanderson
1390 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Interstate 10 West
774 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight right
48 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 285
2.1 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 285
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Turn right onto North Alamo Street
1715 ft · 30 sec · North Alamo Street
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Continue on Sanderson Highway
63.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Sanderson Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Oak Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
113.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · US Highway 90 East
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Take the exit left
12 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
47.5 mi · 54 min
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Turn left onto North Veterans Boulevard
4.4 mi · 8 min · North Veterans Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto El Indio Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · El Indio Highway
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Turn right onto Tierra Soberana Boulevard
1491 ft · 47 sec · Tierra Soberana Boulevard
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Turn left onto Wagon Wheel Road
137 m · 22 sec · Wagon Wheel Road
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Turn right onto Rosita Valley Road
2 mi · 8 min · Rosita Valley Road
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Turn left onto Victorian Avenue
1737 ft · 1 min · Victorian Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Victorian Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Rosita South.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Partly Sunny near Rosita South.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Rosita South?
The road trip is about 490.3 miles (789.1 km) and usually takes 08h 49m 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 245.1 miles from El Paso and 245.2 miles from Rosita South.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 421.6 miles (678.5 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 $65.38 one way or $130.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.7 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 South, 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 Partly Sunny near Rosita South.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Stockton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Stockton.
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Sanderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Rosita South. Straight-line distance: 421.59 mi (678.48 km).
#1 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rosita South
Census designated place in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,704 |
| Coordinates | 28.6237500, -100.4283700 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosita South (-100.42837, 28.62375)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 789 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $65.38 | $130.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $73.56 | $147.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $79.42 | $158.85 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $69.08 | $138.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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