How far is El Paso, TX from San Saba, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to San Saba, TX is about 519.2 miles (835.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 459.3 miles (739.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 29m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 44m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and San Saba.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and San Saba.
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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
217.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett
1456 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Loop 467
80 m · 6 sec · Loop 467
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Continue on Loop 467
905 ft · 11 sec · Loop 467
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Continue on Ranch Road 864
42 mi · 46 min · Ranch Road 864
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West US Highway 190
16.4 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Frisco Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Frisco Avenue
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Turn right onto East US Highway 190
11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190
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Continue on United States Highway 190
18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190
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Continue on Menard Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street
40 m · 2 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
66 m · 6 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
100 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Boy Street
635 ft · 8 sec · Boy Street
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Continue on United States Highway 190
40.9 mi · 47 min · United States Highway 190
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Wallace Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and San Saba.
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
217 mi · 03h 24m
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 Mostly Cloudy near San Saba.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to San Saba?
The road trip is about 519.2 miles (835.5 km) and usually takes 08h 44m 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?
Fort Stockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 259.3 miles from El Paso and 259.9 miles from San Saba.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 459.3 miles (739.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 $69.23 one way or $138.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.8 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 Saba, 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 Mostly Cloudy near San Saba.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Stockton
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 Fort Stockton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and San Saba. Straight-line distance: 459.34 mi (739.23 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 Saba
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 3,141 |
| Coordinates | 31.1957200, -98.7181000 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Saba (-98.7181, 31.19572)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 835 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 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 | $69.23 | $138.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $77.90 | $155.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $84.11 | $168.21 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $73.15 | $146.30 |
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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