How far is El Paso, TX from Thorndale, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Thorndale, TX is about 625.6 miles (1006.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 554.1 miles (891.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 36m.
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
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City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Thorndale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Thorndale.
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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
290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 290
39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
724 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290
30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight left
892 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on West US Highway 290
2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 North
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight left
10.2 mi · 11 min
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Merge slight right onto North Mopac Expressway
4.3 mi · 4 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 45 Toll East
2829 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North, Toll 45 East
655 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North
6.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 45 North
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Waco
131 m · 11 sec
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Continue on TX 130 North: Waco, Georgetown, Hutto, Round Rock
2291 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on TX 130 Toll North
2023 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
3.4 mi · 3 min · Pickle Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Valley Boulevard
1112 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on US 79: Palm Valley Boulevard
1399 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on TX 130 Frontage Road
1163 ft · 35 sec · TX 130 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp right
1951 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palm Valley Boulevard
5 mi · 6 min · Palm Valley Boulevard
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Continue on West 2nd Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · West 2nd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 79 North: Rockdale
1213 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
4.3 mi · 5 min · Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
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Keep slight right
11 mi · 13 min
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Thorndale.
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
290 mi · 04h 32m
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 Sunny near Thorndale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Thorndale?
The road trip is about 625.6 miles (1006.8 km) and usually takes 10h 36m 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 312.5 miles from El Paso and 313.2 miles from Thorndale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 554.1 miles (891.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.5 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 $83.44 one way or $166.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 196.2 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 Thorndale, 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 Sunny near Thorndale.
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 Thorndale. Straight-line distance: 554.1 mi (891.74 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 Thorndale
City in Milam County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,302 |
| Coordinates | 30.6138100, -97.2055500 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thorndale (-97.20555, 30.61381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1007 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 48m |
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 | $83.44 | $166.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $93.88 | $187.77 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $101.37 | $202.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $88.17 | $176.33 |
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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