How far is El Paso, TX from San Carlos, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to San Carlos, TX is about 783.4 miles (1260.8 km), with a travel time of about 13h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 632.8 miles (1018.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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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 13h 05m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and San Carlos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and San Carlos.
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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
363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min
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Keep slight right
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
66.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Lucian Adams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street
66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street
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Keep slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway
55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway
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Keep slight left
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2128: Chapin Road, Schunior Road, Richardson Road
1502 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North Expressway 281
1.1 km · 1 min · North Expressway 281
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Turn left onto East Schunior Street
116 m · 9 sec · East Schunior Street
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Continue on East Richardson Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Richardson Road
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Continue on East Richardson Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Richardson Street
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Continue on East Schunior Street
2604 ft · 42 sec · East Schunior Street
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Continue on Richardson Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Richardson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
142 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and San Carlos.
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
363 mi · 05h 45m
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 Cloudy leaving El Paso and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near San Carlos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to San Carlos?
The road trip is about 783.4 miles (1260.8 km) and usually takes 13h 05m 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 391.5 miles from El Paso and 391.9 miles from San Carlos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 632.8 miles (1018.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 150.6 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 MST. 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 $98.98 one way or $197.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 245.6 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 Carlos, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around El Paso and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near San Carlos.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and San Carlos. Straight-line distance: 632.81 mi (1018.41 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 Carlos
San Carlos is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.2956300, -98.0719500 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Carlos (-98.07195, 26.29563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 46m |
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 | $3.58 | $98.98 | $197.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $113.16 | $226.32 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $123.61 | $247.21 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $157.05 | $314.10 |
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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