How far is El Paso, TX from Salado, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Salado, TX is about 594.2 miles (956.3 km), with a travel time of about 10h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 530.8 miles (854.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 10h 24m.
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.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Salado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Salado.
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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
269 mi · 4 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
1350 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
24.8 mi · 36 min
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Continue on United States Highway 377
1524 ft · 26 sec · United States Highway 377
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Continue on US Highway 377
11.2 mi · 17 min · US Highway 377
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Turn slight right
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto North US Highway 87
3093 ft · 45 sec · North US Highway 87
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Continue on Fort McKavitt Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · Fort McKavitt Street
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Continue on Austin Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Austin Street
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Continue on East State Highway 29
62.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · East State Highway 29
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Continue on West Polk Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Polk Street
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Continue on East State Highway 29
9 mi · 11 min · East State Highway 29
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Turn left onto North Grange Street
916 ft · 22 sec · North Grange Street
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Keep slight right
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East RM 243
5.5 mi · 7 min · East RM 243
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Continue on East Ranch Road 243
2916 ft · 44 sec · East Ranch Road 243
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Turn right onto North US Highway 183
941 ft · 18 sec · North US Highway 183
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Turn left onto State Highway 138
6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138
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Take the ramp right toward TX 195 South
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1493 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 487: Florence, Jarrell
1738 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1189 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on FM 487
2.4 mi · 3 min · FM 487
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Turn left
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto South I-35 Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto FM 2115
148 m · 21 sec · FM 2115
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Turn sharp left onto South I-35 Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Continue on South Stagecoach Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Stagecoach Road
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Turn left onto Thomas Arnold Road
9 m · 1 sec · Thomas Arnold Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Arnold Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Salado.
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 right
269 mi · 04h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Salado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Salado?
The road trip is about 594.2 miles (956.3 km) and usually takes 10h 24m 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?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 296.8 miles from El Paso and 297.5 miles from Salado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 530.8 miles (854.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 $79.25 one way or $158.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 186.4 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 Salado, 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 near Salado.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
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 Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Salado. Straight-line distance: 530.81 mi (854.25 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 Salado
Village in the United States
| Population | 2,379 |
| Coordinates | 30.9471300, -97.5386200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salado (-97.53862, 30.94713)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 956 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 24m |
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 | $79.25 | $158.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $89.16 | $178.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $96.27 | $192.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $83.73 | $167.47 |
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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