How far is El Paso, TX from Temple, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Temple, TX is about 611.1 miles (983.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 540.9 miles (870.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 57m 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 10h 28m.
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.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Temple.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Temple.
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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 right
217.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett
1456 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Loop 467
80 m · 6 sec · Loop 467
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Continue on Loop 467
905 ft · 11 sec · Loop 467
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Continue on Ranch Road 864
42 mi · 46 min · Ranch Road 864
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West US Highway 190
16.4 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Frisco Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Frisco Avenue
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Turn right onto East US Highway 190
11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190
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Continue on United States Highway 190
18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190
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Continue on Menard Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street
40 m · 2 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
66 m · 6 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
100 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Boy Street
635 ft · 8 sec · Boy Street
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Continue on United States Highway 190
61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · United States Highway 190
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At the end of the road, turn right
15.2 mi · 16 min
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281
79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
1899 ft · 39 sec · North Key Avenue
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Turn left onto East Avenue J
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J
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Continue on East FM 580
2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580
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Turn right onto FM 1715
6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Texas Expressway
21.6 mi · 24 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Stan Schlueter Loop
1897 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto East Central Texas Expressway
2.5 mi · 2 min · East Central Texas Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 190 East
924 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
13.2 mi · 14 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
6.8 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 53, FM 2305: Central Avenue, Adams Avenue
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto South General Bruce Drive
895 ft · 18 sec · South General Bruce Drive
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Turn slight right
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Central Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
121 m · 9 sec · North 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Temple.
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 right
217 mi · 03h 24m
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 Cloudy near Temple.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Temple?
The road trip is about 611.1 miles (983.4 km) and usually takes 10h 28m 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?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 305.2 miles from El Paso and 305.9 miles from Temple.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 540.9 miles (870.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.2 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 $81.48 one way or $162.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 191.6 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 Temple, 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 Cloudy near Temple.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Temple. Straight-line distance: 540.88 mi (870.46 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 Temple
The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.
| Population | 80,761 |
| Coordinates | 31.0982300, -97.3427800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Temple (-97.34278, 31.09823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 983 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 37m |
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 | $81.48 | $162.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $91.67 | $183.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $98.98 | $197.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $86.09 | $172.18 |
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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