How far is El Paso, TX from Tolar, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Tolar, TX is about 583.3 miles (938.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 503.3 miles (810 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 51m.
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.
The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Tolar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Tolar.
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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 left
380.5 mi · 6 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 4: Palo Pinto, Santo-Lipan
701 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto I-20 Service Road
1185 ft · 35 sec · I-20 Service Road
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Turn right onto South FM 4
6.4 mi · 11 min · South FM 4
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Turn right onto South US Highway 281
10 mi · 10 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1188
7.8 mi · 14 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1188
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 377
8.4 mi · 10 min · North US Highway 377
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West US Highway 377
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Tolar.
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 left
381 mi · 06h 17m
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 Tolar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Tolar?
The road trip is about 583.3 miles (938.8 km) and usually takes 09h 51m 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?
Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 291.4 miles from El Paso and 292 miles from Tolar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 503.3 miles (810 km), while the road route adds roughly 80 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 $77.77 one way or $155.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.9 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 Tolar, 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 Tolar.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Tolar. Straight-line distance: 503.29 mi (809.96 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 Tolar
City in Hood County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,041 |
| Coordinates | 32.3890300, -97.9205900 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tolar (-97.92059, 32.38903)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 939 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 16m |
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 | $77.77 | $155.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $87.51 | $175.01 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $94.48 | $188.97 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $82.18 | $164.35 |
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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