How far is El Paso, TX from Scenic Oaks, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Scenic Oaks, TX is about 530.3 miles (853.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 484.9 miles (780.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 08m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Upton County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Scenic Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Scenic Oaks.
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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
360.1 mi · 5 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Buckskin Drive, Old Fredericksburg Road
934 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
1.2 km · 59 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn right onto Ranch Land View
1.4 mi · 5 min · Ranch Land View
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ranch Creek
1901 ft · 1 min · Ranch Creek
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Turn right onto Ranch Oaks
45 m · 6 sec · Ranch Oaks
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ranch Oaks
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Scenic Oaks.
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
360 mi · 05h 41m
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 Sunny near Scenic Oaks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Scenic Oaks?
The road trip is about 530.3 miles (853.5 km) and usually takes 08h 34m 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?
McCamey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 264.9 miles from El Paso and 265.4 miles from Scenic Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 484.9 miles (780.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 $70.71 one way or $141.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.3 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 Scenic Oaks, 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 Sunny near Scenic Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near McCamey
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 McCamey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Scenic Oaks. Straight-line distance: 484.85 mi (780.29 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 Scenic Oaks
Census designated place
| Population | 4,957 |
| Coordinates | 29.7107800, -98.6758600 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scenic Oaks (-98.67586, 29.71078)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 854 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 36m |
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 | $70.71 | $141.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $79.55 | $159.11 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $85.90 | $171.80 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $74.71 | $149.42 |
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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