How far is El Paso, TX from Tool, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Tool, TX is about 692.1 miles (1113.8 km), with a travel time of about 11h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 605.2 miles (974 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 25m 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 11h 42m.
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 Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Tool.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Tool.
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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 right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.4 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 175 East: Kaufman
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway
30.5 mi · 33 min · C F Hawn Freeway
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
103 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight right onto South State Highway 274
9.7 mi · 14 min · South State Highway 274
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Continue on North Tool Drive
3.3 mi · 5 min · North Tool Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Tool Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Tool.
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.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Tool.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Tool?
The road trip is about 692.1 miles (1113.8 km) and usually takes 11h 42m 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 345.7 miles from El Paso and 346.4 miles from Tool.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 605.2 miles (974 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.9 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 $92.28 one way or $184.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 217 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 Tool, 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 Mostly Sunny near Tool.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Tool. Straight-line distance: 605.2 mi (973.98 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 Tool
City in Henderson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,335 |
| Coordinates | 32.2679200, -96.1702500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tool (-96.17025, 32.26792)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 50m |
| 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 | $92.28 | $184.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $103.83 | $207.67 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $112.11 | $224.22 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $97.51 | $195.02 |
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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