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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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.
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.
City in Hudspeth County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street
2920 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Paisano Drive
2796 ft · 43 sec · East Paisano Drive
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Continue on Montana Avenue
5.2 mi · 8 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Montana Avenue
13.7 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Merge slight left onto South Canal Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Turn right onto West Greene Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Continue on West Marland Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard
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Continue on East Marland Street
3024 ft · 43 sec · East Marland Street
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Continue on South Marland Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Marland Boulevard
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Continue on East Seminole Highway
27.5 mi · 31 min · East Seminole Highway
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Continue on West Avenue A
39 mi · 44 min · West Avenue A
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Continue on Seminole Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Seminole Road
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Lynn Avenue
2517 ft · 34 sec · North Lynn Avenue
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Continue on Lubbock Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
30.3 mi · 30 min · North US Highway 87
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Tahoka.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 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.
City of Carlsbad Water System
Carlsbad Municipal Annex
Loving Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dell City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Tahoka. Straight-line distance: 290.34 mi (467.26 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 Tahoka
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,665 |
| Coordinates | 33.1667600, -101.7937700 |
| Altitude | 939 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tahoka (-101.79377, 33.16676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 540 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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