How far is El Paso, TX from Royse City, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Royse City, TX is about 666.8 miles (1073.1 km), with a travel time of about 11h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 598.3 miles (962.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Royse City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Royse City.
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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 left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
23.5 mi · 26 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 548: Royse City
1309 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto West Interstate 30
1306 ft · 22 sec · West Interstate 30
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
2321 ft · 48 sec · South Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Royse City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Royse City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Royse City?
The road trip is about 666.8 miles (1073.1 km) and usually takes 11h 16m 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 333 miles from El Paso and 333.8 miles from Royse City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 598.3 miles (962.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.5 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 $88.92 one way or $177.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 209.1 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 Royse City, 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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Royse City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Royse City. Straight-line distance: 598.29 mi (962.85 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 Royse City
City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 14,702 |
| Coordinates | 32.9751200, -96.3324800 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Royse City (-96.33248, 32.97512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1073 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 19m |
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 | $88.92 | $177.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $100.05 | $200.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $108.03 | $216.05 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $93.96 | $187.91 |
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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