How far is El Paso, TX from San Angelo, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to San Angelo, TX is about 403.8 miles (649.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 356.5 miles (573.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 56m 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 06h 58m.
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 Reeves County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and San Angelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and San Angelo.
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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
86 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
1.4 km · 2 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Continue straight
147.6 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Continue on West Beauregard Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Beauregard Avenue
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Turn left onto South Chadbourne Street
151 m · 14 sec · South Chadbourne Street
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Turn right onto East Harris Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · East Harris Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Harris Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and San Angelo.
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 San Angelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to San Angelo?
The road trip is about 403.8 miles (649.8 km) and usually takes 06h 58m 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?
Balmorhea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.6 miles from El Paso and 202.1 miles from San Angelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 356.5 miles (573.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 $53.85 one way or $107.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.6 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 San Angelo, 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 San Angelo.
Stop Ideas Near Balmorhea
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 Balmorhea.
Alpine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and San Angelo. Straight-line distance: 356.52 mi (573.77 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 San Angelo
The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas.
| Population | 101,612 |
| Coordinates | 31.4637700, -100.4370400 |
| Altitude | 562 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Angelo (-100.43704, 31.46377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 650 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 02m |
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 | $53.85 | $107.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.59 | $121.18 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $65.42 | $130.84 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $56.90 | $113.80 |
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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