How far is El Paso, TX from Stephenville, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Stephenville, TX is about 561.3 miles (903.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 486.4 miles (782.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 56m 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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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.
The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Stephenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Stephenville.
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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
369.9 mi · 6 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 108 South, FM 919: Gordon, Stephenville
742 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto West Interstate 20
1003 ft · 30 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn right onto State Highway 108
22.2 mi · 33 min · State Highway 108
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Continue on North Graham Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Graham Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Graham Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Stephenville.
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
370 mi · 06h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Stephenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Stephenville?
The road trip is about 561.3 miles (903.4 km) and usually takes 09h 28m 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?
Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 280.4 miles from El Paso and 281 miles from Stephenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 486.4 miles (782.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.9 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 $74.86 one way or $149.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 176.1 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 Stephenville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Stephenville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Stephenville. Straight-line distance: 486.42 mi (782.81 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 Stephenville
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 21,687 |
| Coordinates | 32.2207000, -98.2022600 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stephenville (-98.20226, 32.2207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 903 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $74.86 | $149.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $84.23 | $168.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $90.95 | $181.90 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $79.10 | $158.20 |
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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