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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Texarkana, TX is about 813.9 miles (1309.9 km), with a travel time of about 13h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 732.8 miles (1179.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 33m 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
813.95 mi
13h 46m
Flight
732.76 mi
1179.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
732.76 mi
Kilometers
1179.26 km
Flight Time
01h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
813.95 mi
Kilometers
1309.92 km
Drive Time
13h 46m

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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 13h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Texarkana
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Fri, Apr 24, 3:47 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T00:14
Arrive Texarkana
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 PM MDT
Route Timing
13h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:47 PM to 10:17 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
8:26 AM 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
Roscoe
TX

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

From El Paso
406.5 mi
06h 53m
To Texarkana
407.4 mi
06h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    167.2 mi · 2 hr 51 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 559: Richmond Road

    1742 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Mall Drive

    972 ft · 19 sec · Mall Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Mall Drive

    1079 ft · 23 sec · Mall Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Richmond Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Richmond Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Summerhill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summerhill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Lake Drive

    109 m · 14 sec · North Lake Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West 7th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 72%
East R L Thornton Freeway
175 mi · 21%
Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 4%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 2%
Richmond Road
1.61 mi
Summerhill Road
1.22 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
13h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
27h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.1 mi
732.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roscoe
06h 53m from El Paso
Leave By
8:26 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Texarkana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 813.9 miles (1309.9 km) and usually takes 13h 46m 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?

Roscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 406.5 miles from El Paso and 407.4 miles from Texarkana.

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

The direct path is about 732.8 miles (1179.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.1 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 $108.53 one way or $217.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 255.2 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 Texarkana, 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Texarkana.

Stop Ideas Near Roscoe

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 Roscoe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roscoe.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Texarkana. Straight-line distance: 732.76 mi (1179.26 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
Texarkana

#2 Texarkana

City in Bowie County, Texas, United States

Population36,221
Coordinates33.4251300, -94.0476900
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Texarkana (-94.04769, 33.42513)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)27h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)20h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
28.72 gal
108.72 L · about $108.53
Round trip
$217.07
57.44 gal · 217.44 L
Estimated CO2
255.2 kg one way
Round trip: 510.5 kg / 1125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $108.53 $217.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $122.12 $244.23
Premium $4.59 $131.85 $263.71
Diesel $3.99 $114.68 $229.36

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Texarkana, TX. The current time in El Paso is 00:14:14, although it is 01:14:14 in Texarkana.

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.