How far is El Paso, TX from Shady Hollow, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Shady Hollow, TX is about 573 miles (922.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 522.6 miles (841 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 20m 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 09h 40m.
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 Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Shady Hollow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Shady Hollow.
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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
290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 290
39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
724 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290
30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
2992 ft · 43 sec · West US Highway 290
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 1826
1.3 km · 1 min · Ranch Road 1826
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Turn left onto West Slaughter Lane
4 mi · 7 min · West Slaughter Lane
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Turn right onto Brodie Lane
1.4 mi · 3 min · Brodie Lane
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Turn right onto Spotted Horse Trail
857 ft · 43 sec · Spotted Horse Trail
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Turn left onto Saddle Mountain Trail
95 m · 14 sec · Saddle Mountain Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saddle Mountain Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Shady Hollow.
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
290 mi · 04h 32m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving El Paso and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Shady Hollow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Shady Hollow?
The road trip is about 573 miles (922.2 km) and usually takes 09h 40m 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?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 286.1 miles from El Paso and 286.8 miles from Shady Hollow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 522.6 miles (841 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 $76.41 one way or $152.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 179.7 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 Shady Hollow, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around El Paso and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Shady Hollow.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
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 Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Shady Hollow. Straight-line distance: 522.57 mi (841 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 Shady Hollow
Census designated place
| Population | 5,004 |
| Coordinates | 30.1649300, -97.8622300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Hollow (-97.86223, 30.16493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 922 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 08m |
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 | $76.41 | $152.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $85.98 | $171.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $92.83 | $185.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $80.74 | $161.48 |
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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