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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Shallowater, TX is about 349.8 miles (562.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293 miles (471.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 05m 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
349.78 mi
06h 32m
Flight
292.98 mi
471.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.98 mi
Kilometers
471.51 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
349.78 mi
Kilometers
562.92 km
Drive Time
06h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shallowater
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 9:31 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-22T20:25
Arrive Shallowater
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:33 PM to 3:03 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
10:54 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
Kermit
TX

City in Texas, United States

From El Paso
174.8 mi
03h 16m
To Shallowater
175 mi
03h 16m

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
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street

    2920 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Paisano Drive

    2796 ft · 43 sec · East Paisano Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Montana Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  11. 11

    Continue on National Parks Highway

    33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Canal Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on East Marland Street

    3024 ft · 43 sec · East Marland Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Marland Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Marland Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on East Seminole Highway

    27.5 mi · 31 min · East Seminole Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Avenue A

    1394 ft · 26 sec · West Avenue A

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    40.4 mi · 43 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South 1st Street

    2668 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Lubbock Road

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Lubbock Road

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 21 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 289

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Marsha Sharp Freeway

    2538 ft · 58 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Loop 289

    940 ft · 21 sec · West Loop 289

  28. 28

    Take the ramp straight

    823 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Slide Road

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto West Loop 289

    676 ft · 21 sec · West Loop 289

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Slide Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Slide Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Clovis Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Clovis Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Highway 84

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 84

  35. 35

    Turn right onto County Road 1500

    1639 ft · 46 sec · County Road 1500

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Clovis Road

    2245 ft · 1 min · Clovis Road

  37. 37

    Turn slight left onto 7th Street

    66 m · 12 sec · 7th Street

  38. 38

    Turn right

    43 m · 6 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 29%
North Main Street
40.4 mi · 12%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 11%
National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 10%
Lubbock Road
33 mi · 9%
East Seminole Highway
27.5 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

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
06h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
293 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kermit
03h 16m from El Paso
Leave By
10:54 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Shallowater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 349.8 miles (562.9 km) and usually takes 06h 32m 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?

Kermit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.8 miles from El Paso and 175 miles from Shallowater.

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

The direct path is about 293 miles (471.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 $46.63 one way or $93.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.7 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 Shallowater, 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 Sunny near Shallowater.

Stop Ideas Near Kermit

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kermit and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.4 mi away

City of Carlsbad Water System

Carlsbad , NM
101 N Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Waste management service,Mining company
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Carlsbad Municipal Annex

Carlsbad , NM
114 S Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Carlsbad Water Maintenance Department

Carlsbad , NM
1502 W Stevens St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Shallowater. Straight-line distance: 292.98 mi (471.51 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
Shallowater

#2 Shallowater

City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Population2,613
Coordinates33.6889700, -101.9982300
Altitude1004
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Shallowater (-101.99823, 33.68897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 563 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.34 gal
46.72 L · about $46.63
Round trip
$93.27
24.68 gal · 93.44 L
Estimated CO2
109.7 kg one way
Round trip: 219.3 kg / 483 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.63 $93.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.47 $104.94
Premium $4.59 $56.65 $113.31
Diesel $3.99 $49.27 $98.55

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 Shallowater, TX. The current time in El Paso is 20:25:28, although it is 21:25:28 in Shallowater.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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