How far is El Paso, TX from Sparks, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Sparks, TX is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in El Paso County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Sparks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Sparks.
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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
16.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1281: Horizon Boulevard
1063 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Gateway Boulevard East
3070 ft · 1 min · Gateway Boulevard East
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Keep slight right to continue on Gateway Boulevard East
1146 ft · 25 sec · Gateway Boulevard East
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Turn left onto Horizon Boulevard
1697 ft · 49 sec · Horizon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Peyton Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Peyton Road
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Turn right onto Grand River Drive
120 m · 16 sec · Grand River Drive
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Turn left onto Wake Forest Lane
56 m · 8 sec · Wake Forest Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wake Forest Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Sparks.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Clear near Sparks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Sparks?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from El Paso and 9.9 miles from Sparks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Clear near Sparks.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Socorro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 15.7 mi (25.27 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 Sparks
Located in El Paso County at an elevation of 3812 feet, this census-designated place lies in the Chihuahuan Desert of far West Texas, east of the city of El Paso.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.6726100, -106.2397000 |
| Altitude | 1162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sparks (-106.2397, 31.67261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.84 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $4.04 | $8.09 |
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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