How far is El Paso, TX from Stamford, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Stamford, TX is about 479.1 miles (771 km), with a travel time of about 08h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 398.6 miles (641.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Stamford.
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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 left
247.8 mi · 4 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business, SH 70: Sweetwater, Roby
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Bluebonnet Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · Bluebonnet Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right
17.1 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto East South 1st Street
2324 ft · 49 sec · East South 1st Street
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Continue on US Highway 180 East
27.6 mi · 35 min · US Highway 180 East
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Continue on 17th Street
1 km · 1 min · 17th Street
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Turn left onto Commercial Avenue
1568 ft · 20 sec · Commercial Avenue
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Turn slight right onto East Court Plaza
589 ft · 8 sec · East Court Plaza
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Continue on Commercial Avenue
14.1 mi · 16 min · Commercial Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 Business, To TX 6: Stamford
1313 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on US 277 Frontage Road
754 ft · 15 sec · US 277 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto West McHarg Street
2826 ft · 52 sec · West McHarg Street
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Turn right onto South Swenson Street
21 m · 9 sec · South Swenson Street
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Turn sharp left
34 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left onto East McHarg Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · East McHarg Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East McHarg Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Stamford.
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 left
248 mi · 04h 04m
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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Stamford?
The road trip is about 479.1 miles (771 km) and usually takes 08h 06m 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?
Wickett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 239.4 miles from El Paso and 239.7 miles from Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 398.6 miles (641.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.5 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 $63.87 one way or $127.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.2 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 Stamford, 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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stamford.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 398.58 mi (641.46 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 Stamford
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,913 |
| Coordinates | 32.9453900, -99.8028700 |
| Altitude | 492 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stamford (-99.80287, 32.94539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 771 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 58m |
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 | $63.87 | $127.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $71.86 | $143.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $77.59 | $155.18 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $67.48 | $134.96 |
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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