How far is El Paso, TX from Sunray, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Sunray, TX is about 459.9 miles (740.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 397.4 miles (639.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 15m.
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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Sunray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Sunray.
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Start on North Mesa Street
1159 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn left onto East Paisano Drive
1857 ft · 45 sec · East Paisano Drive
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Continue on East Paisano Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Paisano Drive
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Turn left onto Gateway North Boulevard
576 ft · 12 sec · Gateway North Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
739 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patriot Freeway
19.2 mi · 24 min · Patriot Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 54
28.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 54 South
34.6 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South
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Turn right onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
5.4 mi · 9 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
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Turn left onto US 54,70
9.8 mi · 13 min · US 54,70
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Turn left
121.9 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
37.8 mi · 56 min
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Turn right onto Historic Route 66
1.2 mi · 3 min · Historic Route 66
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Take the ramp slight right
2138 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
57.9 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right
1683 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto South Mountain Road
53 mi · 1 hr · South Mountain Road
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Continue on US 54
41.3 mi · 42 min · US 54
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Railroad Street
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Turn left
37.5 mi · 40 min
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Turn right
2714 ft · 54 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Sunray.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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122 mi · 02h 44m
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 Sunny near Sunray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Sunray?
The road trip is about 459.9 miles (740.2 km) and usually takes 09h 15m 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?
Farwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 230 miles from El Paso and 229.9 miles from Sunray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 397.4 miles (639.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.5 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 $61.33 one way or $122.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.2 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 Sunray, 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 Sunny near Sunray.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Sunray. Straight-line distance: 397.46 mi (639.65 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 Sunray
City in Moore County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,785 |
| Coordinates | 36.0167000, -101.8246200 |
| Altitude | 1069 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunray (-101.82462, 36.0167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 740 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 44m |
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 | $61.33 | $122.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $69.01 | $138.02 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $74.51 | $149.02 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $64.81 | $129.61 |
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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