How far is El Paso, TX from Spring, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Spring, TX is about 760.7 miles (1224.3 km), with a travel time of about 12h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 666 miles (1071.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 10m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 12h 35m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Spring.
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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
363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East
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Take the ramp slight left
852 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 15 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
139.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North: Grand Parkway
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North
854 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway North
37.5 mi · 41 min · West Grand Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward Houston
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North Grand Parkway West
2783 ft · 48 sec · North Grand Parkway West
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Continue on North Grand Parkway West
1206 ft · 24 sec · North Grand Parkway West
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Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
94 m · 6 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Spring Stuebner Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Spring Stuebner Road
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Continue on West Riley Fuzzel Road
939 ft · 24 sec · West Riley Fuzzel Road
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Turn right onto West Hardy Road
1712 ft · 40 sec · West Hardy Road
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Turn left onto East Noble Street
47 m · 9 sec · East Noble Street
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Turn right onto East Hardy Road
79 m · 11 sec · East Hardy Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hardy Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Spring.
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
363 mi · 05h 45m
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 then Chance Rain Showers leaving El Paso and Mostly Clear near Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Spring?
The road trip is about 760.7 miles (1224.3 km) and usually takes 12h 35m 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 380 miles from El Paso and 380.8 miles from Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 666 miles (1071.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.7 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 $101.47 one way or $202.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 238.6 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 Spring, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around El Paso and Mostly Clear near Spring.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Spring. Straight-line distance: 666.02 mi (1071.85 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 Spring
Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States
| Population | 54,298 |
| Coordinates | 30.0799400, -95.4171600 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring (-95.41716, 30.07994)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 29m |
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 | $101.47 | $202.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $114.17 | $228.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $123.27 | $246.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $107.21 | $214.42 |
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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