How far is El Paso, TX from Sunnyvale, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Sunnyvale, TX is about 650.6 miles (1047 km), with a travel time of about 10h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 584 miles (939.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 59m.
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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Sunnyvale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Sunnyvale.
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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
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 352: Collins Road
1631 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto East US Highway 80
1.1 km · 1 min · East US Highway 80
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Turn left onto South Collins Road
1.1 km · 2 min · South Collins Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Collins Road
46 m · 4 sec · North Collins Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Collins Road
1005 ft · 27 sec · North Collins Road
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Turn right onto Raider Drive
38 m · 6 sec · Raider Drive
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Turn right
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Sunnyvale.
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
421 mi · 07h 00m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunnyvale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Sunnyvale?
The road trip is about 650.6 miles (1047 km) and usually takes 10h 59m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 324.9 miles from El Paso and 325.7 miles from Sunnyvale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 584 miles (939.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.6 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 $86.77 one way or $173.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 204 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 Sunnyvale, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunnyvale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Sunnyvale. Straight-line distance: 584.04 mi (939.92 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 Sunnyvale
Town in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,066 |
| Coordinates | 32.7965200, -96.5608200 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunnyvale (-96.56082, 32.79652)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1047 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 06m |
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 | $86.77 | $173.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $97.63 | $195.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $105.41 | $210.82 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $91.68 | $183.36 |
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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