How far is El Paso, TX from Sulphur Springs, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Sulphur Springs, TX is about 715.6 miles (1151.6 km), with a travel time of about 12h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 641.5 miles (1032.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
715.59 mi
12h 06m
Flight
641.52 mi
1032.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
641.52 mi
Kilometers
1032.43 km
Flight Time
01h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
715.59 mi
Kilometers
1151.63 km
Drive Time
12h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sulphur Springs
Tue, Jun 2, 9:27 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Wed, Jun 3, 8:34 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-06-02T08:21
Arrive Sulphur Springs
Tue, Jun 2, 8:27 PM MDT
Route Timing
12h 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
7:06 PM to 8:36 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
11:48 AM 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
Coahoma
TX

Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America

From El Paso
357.4 mi
06h 03m
To Sulphur Springs
358.2 mi
06h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph SSE
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Sulphur Springs.

  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

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    71 mi · 1 hr 14 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 154 , SH 11

    867 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Shannon Road West

    2032 ft · 48 sec · Shannon Road West

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Broadway Street

    1948 ft · 35 sec · South Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Gilmer Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gilmer Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street West

    35 m · 2 sec · Jefferson Street West

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 82%
East R L Thornton Freeway
78.5 mi · 11%
Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 4%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 2%
Gilmer Street
1.26 mi
Shannon Road West
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight left

421 mi · 07h 00m

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
12h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.1 mi
641.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coahoma
06h 03m from El Paso
Leave By
11:48 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sulphur Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Sulphur Springs?

The road trip is about 715.6 miles (1151.6 km) and usually takes 12h 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?

Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 357.4 miles from El Paso and 358.2 miles from Sulphur Springs.

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

The direct path is about 641.5 miles (1032.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.1 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 $95.42 one way or $190.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 224.4 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 Sulphur Springs, 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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sulphur Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Sulphur Springs. Straight-line distance: 641.52 mi (1032.43 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
Sulphur Springs

#2 Sulphur Springs

City in Texas, USA

Population16,272
Coordinates33.1384500, -95.6010700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Sulphur Springs (-95.60107, 33.13845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
25.25 gal
95.59 L · about $95.42
Round trip
$190.84
50.5 gal · 191.18 L
Estimated CO2
224.4 kg one way
Round trip: 448.8 kg / 989 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $95.42 $190.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $107.36 $214.73
Premium $4.59 $115.92 $231.85
Diesel $3.99 $100.82 $201.65

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 · Jun 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Sulphur Springs, TX. The current time in El Paso is 08:21:40, although it is 09:21:40 in Sulphur Springs.

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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.