How far is El Paso, TX from Rusk, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Rusk, TX is about 759.9 miles (1222.9 km), with a travel time of about 12h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 665.6 miles (1071.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 55m.
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
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City in Mitchell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Rusk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Rusk.
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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 right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.4 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 175 East: Kaufman
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway
58.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · C F Hawn Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West
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Turn left onto West Corsicana Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Corsicana Street
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Continue on US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East
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Continue on West Pine Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
13.3 mi · 15 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on Frankston Highway
3163 ft · 58 sec · Frankston Highway
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Continue on Alexander Boulevard
937 ft · 22 sec · Alexander Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 North
9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on North Dickinson Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Dickinson Drive
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Turn right onto North Henderson Street
2274 ft · 41 sec · North Henderson Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
78 m · 4 sec · East 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Rusk.
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rusk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Rusk?
The road trip is about 759.9 miles (1222.9 km) and usually takes 12h 55m 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?
Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 379.5 miles from El Paso and 380.3 miles from Rusk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 665.6 miles (1071.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.3 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 $101.31 one way or $202.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 238.3 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 Rusk, 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 then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rusk.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Rusk. Straight-line distance: 665.58 mi (1071.15 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 Rusk
City in Cherokee County, Texas
| Population | 5,664 |
| Coordinates | 31.7960100, -95.1502200 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rusk (-95.15022, 31.79601)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 28m |
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 | $101.31 | $202.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $114.00 | $227.99 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $123.08 | $246.17 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $107.05 | $214.10 |
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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