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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Tahoka, TX is about 335.9 miles (540.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290.4 miles (467.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
335.84 mi
06h 12m
Flight
290.34 mi
467.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.34 mi
Kilometers
467.26 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.84 mi
Kilometers
540.49 km
Drive Time
06h 12m

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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 06h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tahoka
Sat, May 30, 4:38 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Sat, May 30, 9:51 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-05-30T09:26
Arrive Tahoka
Sat, May 30, 3:38 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:12 PM to 2:42 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
11:36 PM 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
Dell City
TX

City in Hudspeth County, Texas, United States

From El Paso
167.8 mi
03h 06m
To Tahoka
168.1 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street

    2920 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Paisano Drive

    2796 ft · 43 sec · East Paisano Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Montana Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  11. 11

    Continue on National Parks Highway

    33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Canal Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on East Marland Street

    3024 ft · 43 sec · East Marland Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Marland Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Marland Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on East Seminole Highway

    27.5 mi · 31 min · East Seminole Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Avenue A

    39 mi · 44 min · West Avenue A

  21. 21

    Continue on Seminole Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Seminole Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · North 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Lynn Avenue

    2517 ft · 34 sec · North Lynn Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Lubbock Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    30.3 mi · 30 min · North US Highway 87

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 30%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 12%
West Avenue A
39 mi · 12%
National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 10%
North US Highway 87
30.3 mi · 9%
East Seminole Highway
27.5 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

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
06h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
290.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dell City
03h 06m from El Paso
Leave By
11:36 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Tahoka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 335.9 miles (540.5 km) and usually takes 06h 12m 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?

Dell City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.8 miles from El Paso and 168.1 miles from Tahoka.

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

The direct path is about 290.4 miles (467.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 $44.78 one way or $89.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.3 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 Tahoka, 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 Tahoka.

Stop Ideas Near Dell City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dell City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.6 mi away

City of Carlsbad Water System

Carlsbad , NM
101 N Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Waste management service,Mining company
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

Carlsbad Municipal Annex

Carlsbad , NM
114 S Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Loving Village Hall

Loving , NM
415 W Cedar St, Loving, NM 88256
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dell City.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Tahoka. Straight-line distance: 290.34 mi (467.26 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
Tahoka

#2 Tahoka

City in Texas, USA

Population2,665
Coordinates33.1667600, -101.7937700
Altitude939
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Tahoka (-101.79377, 33.16676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 540 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.85 gal
44.86 L · about $44.78
Round trip
$89.56
23.7 gal · 89.72 L
Estimated CO2
105.3 kg one way
Round trip: 210.6 kg / 464 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.78 $89.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.39 $100.77
Premium $4.59 $54.40 $108.81
Diesel $3.99 $47.32 $94.63

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Tahoka, TX. The current time in El Paso is 09:26:29, although it is 10:26:29 in Tahoka.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.