How far is El Paso, TX from Slaton, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Slaton, TX is about 356.7 miles (574 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 304.8 miles (490.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.
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 Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Slaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Slaton.
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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
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street
2920 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Paisano Drive
2796 ft · 43 sec · East Paisano Drive
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Continue on Montana Avenue
5.2 mi · 8 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Montana Avenue
13.7 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Merge slight left onto South Canal Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Turn right onto West Greene Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Continue on West Marland Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard
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Continue on East Marland Street
3024 ft · 43 sec · East Marland Street
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Continue on South Marland Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Marland Boulevard
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Continue on East Seminole Highway
27.5 mi · 31 min · East Seminole Highway
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Continue on West Avenue A
1394 ft · 26 sec · West Avenue A
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Turn left onto North Main Street
40.4 mi · 43 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South 1st Street
2668 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Lubbock Road
14.5 mi · 16 min · Lubbock Road
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Continue straight
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 327
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Slaton, Post
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
1603 ft · 34 sec · Southeast Loop 289
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Take the ramp straight
635 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Slaton Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Take the exit slight left toward US 84 Business, FM 400: Slaton
1576 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
95 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Industrial Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Industrial Drive
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Continue on North 9th Street
3158 ft · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Turn left onto West Garza Street
120 m · 13 sec · West Garza Street
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
119 m · 13 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto West Lubbock Street
68 m · 8 sec · West Lubbock Street
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Turn right
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Slaton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Sunny near Slaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Slaton?
The road trip is about 356.7 miles (574 km) and usually takes 06h 38m 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 178.2 miles from El Paso and 178.5 miles from Slaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 304.8 miles (490.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 $47.58 one way or $95.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.9 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 Slaton, 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 Slaton.
Stop Ideas Near Kermit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Carlsbad Water System
Carlsbad Municipal Annex
Carlsbad Water Maintenance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kermit.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Slaton. Straight-line distance: 304.81 mi (490.55 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 Slaton
City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,975 |
| Coordinates | 33.4373100, -101.6434900 |
| Altitude | 940 |
| Country | United States |
End: Slaton (-101.64349, 33.43731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 574 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 26m |
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 | $47.58 | $95.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.53 | $107.07 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $57.80 | $115.60 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $50.27 | $100.54 |
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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