How far is El Paso, TX from Schertz, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Schertz, TX is about 561 miles (902.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 511.5 miles (823.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
561.04 mi
09h 05m
Flight
511.49 mi
823.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
511.49 mi
Kilometers
823.16 km
Flight Time
01h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
561.04 mi
Kilometers
902.9 km
Drive Time
09h 05m

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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 09h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schertz
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-22T22:36
Arrive Schertz
Thu, Apr 23, 7:42 AM MDT
Route Timing
09h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:06 PM to 5:36 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
McCamey
TX

City in Upton County, Texas, United States

From El Paso
280.2 mi
04h 32m
To Schertz
280.8 mi
04h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Schertz.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Schertz.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mesa Street

    1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

    995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    3038 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West

    2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East

    554 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward FM 78: JBSA-Randolph, Converse

    119 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    593 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto John E Peterson Boulevard

    129 m · 9 sec · John E Peterson Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Gordon A Blake Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on John E Peterson Boulevard

    1652 ft · 36 sec · John E Peterson Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    18 m · 2 sec · 1st Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Schertz.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
536 mi · 96%
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 4%
Gordon A Blake Highway
2.01 mi
Frontage Road
0.58 mi
Interstate 10 West
0.5 mi
North Loop 1604 West
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
09h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
511.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McCamey
04h 32m from El Paso
Leave By
5:48 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Schertz.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Schertz?

The road trip is about 561 miles (902.9 km) and usually takes 09h 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?

McCamey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 280.2 miles from El Paso and 280.8 miles from Schertz.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 511.5 miles (823.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 $74.82 one way or $149.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 176 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 Schertz, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Schertz.

Stop Ideas Near McCamey

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McCamey, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McCamey.

RAIL

Sanderson

112 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Schertz. Straight-line distance: 511.49 mi (823.16 km).

El Paso

#1 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
Schertz

#2 Schertz

A city in Guadalupe County, Texas.

Population42,440
Coordinates29.5521700, -98.2697300
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Schertz (-98.26973, 29.55217)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 903 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.8 gal
74.94 L · about $74.82
Round trip
$149.65
39.6 gal · 149.88 L
Estimated CO2
176 kg one way
Round trip: 351.9 kg / 776 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $74.82 $149.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $84.19 $168.38
Premium $4.59 $90.90 $181.80
Diesel $3.99 $79.06 $158.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Schertz, TX. The current time in El Paso is 22:36:55, although it is 23:36:55 in Schertz.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.