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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Timpson, TX is about 808.3 miles (1300.8 km), with a travel time of about 13h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 709.5 miles (1141.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 34m 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
808.3 mi
13h 47m
Flight
709.51 mi
1141.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
709.51 mi
Kilometers
1141.85 km
Flight Time
01h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
808.3 mi
Kilometers
1300.83 km
Drive Time
13h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Timpson
Sun, Apr 19, 6:09 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Mon, Apr 20, 6:56 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-19T03:21
Arrive Timpson
Sun, Apr 19, 5:09 PM MDT
Route Timing
13h 47m
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
403.7 mi
06h 53m
To Timpson
404.6 mi
06h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph E
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    103.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 135: Kilgore, Gladewater

    888 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 20 Frontage Road

    1715 ft · 51 sec · I 20 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 135 North

    4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 135 North

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    15 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Houston Street

    32 m · 2 sec · Houston Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Houston Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Houston Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Henderson Boulevard

    16.3 mi · 19 min · South Henderson Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 79

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 79

  18. 18

    Turn left onto US Route 259

    16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259

  19. 19

    Continue on North Railroad Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Railroad Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Rusk Street

    17.1 mi · 25 min · East Rusk Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Jacob Street

    1244 ft · 26 sec · Jacob Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bear Drive

    118 m · 8 sec · Bear Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Ross Graves Drive

    62 m · 4 sec · Ross Graves Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ross Graves Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 73%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
140 mi · 17%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 3%
East Rusk Street
17.1 mi · 2%
South Henderson Boulevard
16.3 mi · 2%
US Route 259
16.2 mi · 2%
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 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
27h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.8 mi
709.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roscoe
06h 53m from El Paso
Leave By
8:26 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving El Paso and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Timpson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 808.3 miles (1300.8 km) and usually takes 13h 47m 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 403.7 miles from El Paso and 404.6 miles from Timpson.

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

The direct path is about 709.5 miles (1141.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.8 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 $107.78 one way or $215.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 253.5 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 Timpson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around El Paso and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Timpson.

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 8 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 7.9 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 Timpson. Straight-line distance: 709.51 mi (1141.85 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
Timpson

#2 Timpson

City in Shelby County, Texas, United States

Population1,130
Coordinates31.9037800, -94.3952000
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Timpson (-94.3952, 31.90378)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)20h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
28.52 gal
107.97 L · about $107.78
Round trip
$215.55
57.04 gal · 215.94 L
Estimated CO2
253.5 kg one way
Round trip: 506.9 kg / 1118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $107.78 $215.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $121.27 $242.53
Premium $4.59 $130.94 $261.87
Diesel $3.99 $113.88 $227.76

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Timpson, TX. The current time in El Paso is 03:21:34, although it is 04:21:34 in Timpson.

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.