How far is El Paso, TX from Stanton, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Stanton, TX is about 324.4 miles (522 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.6 miles (445.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
324.37 mi
05h 19m
Flight
276.63 mi
445.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.63 mi
Kilometers
445.2 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.37 mi
Kilometers
522.03 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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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 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 8:52 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-22T22:13
Arrive Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:20 PM to 2:20 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:20 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Balmorhea
TX

City in Reeves County, Texas, United States

From El Paso
162.1 mi
02h 39m
To Stanton
162.3 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Stanton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Stanton.

  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

    154 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business East: Stanton

    1005 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West I-20 Business

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West I-20 Business

  8. 8

    Continue on West Front Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Front Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Saint Mary Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Saint Mary Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saint Mary Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Stanton.

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
321 mi · 99%
West I-20 Business
1.82 mi · 1%
West Front Street
0.8 mi
North Mesa Street
0.2 mi
I 20 Business East
0.19 mi
East Franklin Avenue
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

167 mi · 02h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
276.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Balmorhea
02h 39m from El Paso
Leave By
6:20 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Stanton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Stanton?

The road trip is about 324.4 miles (522 km) and usually takes 05h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Balmorhea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.1 miles from El Paso and 162.3 miles from Stanton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 276.6 miles (445.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:20 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.27 one way or $86.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 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 Stanton, 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 Mostly Sunny near Stanton.

Stop Ideas Near Balmorhea

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Balmorhea, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Balmorhea.

RAIL

Alpine

70 mi away
102 West Holland Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Stanton. Straight-line distance: 276.63 mi (445.2 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
Stanton

#2 Stanton

City in Texas

Population3,056
Coordinates32.1292900, -101.7884600
Altitude812
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Stanton (-101.78846, 32.12929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.45 gal
43.33 L · about $43.27
Round trip
$86.54
22.9 gal · 86.66 L
Estimated CO2
101.8 kg one way
Round trip: 203.5 kg / 449 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.27 $86.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.69 $97.37
Premium $4.59 $52.57 $105.13
Diesel $3.99 $45.72 $91.44

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Stanton, TX. The current time in El Paso is 22:13:13, although it is 23:13:13 in Stanton.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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