How far is El Paso, TX from Tom Bean, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Tom Bean, TX is about 692.7 miles (1114.8 km), with a travel time of about 11h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 594.3 miles (956.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 44m.
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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City in 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 Tom Bean.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Tom Bean.
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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
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Continue on Northeast Loop
1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
19.4 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, TX 121 North, US 75 South: Sherman, Dallas
774 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman
934 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
17 mi · 18 min · Central Expressway
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Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway
6.6 mi · 7 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 381: Haning Street
1231 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Collins Freeway
1.5 km · 2 min · South Collins Freeway
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Turn right onto West Haning Street
1464 ft · 37 sec · West Haning Street
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Turn left onto North Denny Street
1358 ft · 24 sec · North Denny Street
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Turn right onto East Young Street
7.8 mi · 11 min · East Young Street
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Continue on King Street
147 m · 15 sec · King Street
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Turn left onto Lyon Street
64 m · 4 sec · Lyon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lyon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Tom Bean.
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
421 mi · 07h 00m
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 Cloudy leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Tom Bean.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Tom Bean?
The road trip is about 692.7 miles (1114.8 km) and usually takes 11h 44m 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?
Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 346 miles from El Paso and 346.7 miles from Tom Bean.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 594.3 miles (956.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.4 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 $92.36 one way or $184.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 217.2 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 Tom Bean, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Tom Bean.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Tom Bean. Straight-line distance: 594.33 mi (956.48 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 Tom Bean
City in Grayson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,073 |
| Coordinates | 33.5201100, -96.4838700 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tom Bean (-96.48387, 33.52011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 38m |
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 | $92.36 | $184.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $103.92 | $207.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $112.20 | $224.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $97.59 | $195.18 |
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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