How far is El Paso, TX from Sonora, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Sonora, TX is about 382.1 miles (614.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 355.1 miles (571.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 16m 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 06h 08m.
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 Reeves County, 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 Sonora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Sonora.
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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
212.8 mi · 3 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 467: Sonora
773 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on South Service Road
558 ft · 11 sec · South Service Road
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Continue on North Crockett Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Crockett Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Street
33 m · 5 sec · Southeast 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Sonora.
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
213 mi · 03h 20m
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 Mostly Sunny near Sonora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Sonora?
The road trip is about 382.1 miles (614.9 km) and usually takes 06h 08m 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?
Balmorhea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.8 miles from El Paso and 191.3 miles from Sonora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 355.1 miles (571.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 $50.94 one way or $101.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.8 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 Sonora, 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 Mostly Sunny near Sonora.
Stop Ideas Near Balmorhea
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 Balmorhea.
Alpine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Sonora. Straight-line distance: 355.11 mi (571.5 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 Sonora
City in Texas
| Population | 2,764 |
| Coordinates | 30.5668500, -100.6434300 |
| Altitude | 649 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sonora (-100.64343, 30.56685)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 615 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 45m |
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 | $50.94 | $101.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.32 | $114.63 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $61.89 | $123.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $53.83 | $107.65 |
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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