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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Quick Snapshot
Road
479.06 mi
08h 06m
Flight
398.58 mi
641.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
398.58 mi
Kilometers
641.46 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
479.06 mi
Kilometers
770.97 km
Drive Time
08h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stamford
Mon, May 25, 7:35 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Mon, May 25, 2:42 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-05-24T22:29
Arrive Stamford
Mon, May 25, 6:35 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:06 PM to 4:36 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Wickett
TX

Town of the United States

From El Paso
239.4 mi
04h 03m
To Stamford
239.7 mi
04h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mesa Street

    1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

    995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    247.8 mi · 4 hr 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business, SH 70: Sweetwater, Roby

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bluebonnet Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Bluebonnet Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    17.1 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East South 1st Street

    2324 ft · 49 sec · East South 1st Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 180 East

    27.6 mi · 35 min · US Highway 180 East

  11. 11

    Continue on 17th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 17th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Commercial Avenue

    1568 ft · 20 sec · Commercial Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto East Court Plaza

    589 ft · 8 sec · East Court Plaza

  14. 14

    Continue on Commercial Avenue

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Commercial Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 Business, To TX 6: Stamford

    1313 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on US 277 Frontage Road

    754 ft · 15 sec · US 277 Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West McHarg Street

    2826 ft · 52 sec · West McHarg Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Swenson Street

    21 m · 9 sec · South Swenson Street

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left

    34 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto East McHarg Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · East McHarg Avenue

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
415 mi · 87%
US Highway 180 East
27.6 mi · 6%
Commercial Avenue
14.4 mi · 3%
Bluebonnet Drive
1.23 mi
I 20 Business
1.18 mi
17th Street
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.5 mi
398.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wickett
04h 03m from El Paso
Leave By
7:48 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

El Paso

#1 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
Stamford

#2 Stamford

City in Texas, United States

Population2,913
Coordinates32.9453900, -99.8028700
Altitude492
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Stamford (-99.80287, 32.94539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 771 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
16.9 gal
63.99 L · about $63.87
Round trip
$127.73
33.8 gal · 127.98 L
Estimated CO2
150.2 kg one way
Round trip: 300.4 kg / 662 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Stamford, TX. The current time in El Paso is 22:29:29, although it is 23:29:29 in Stamford.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.