How far is El Paso, TX from Trinity, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Trinity, TX is about 751.4 miles (1209.3 km), with a travel time of about 13h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 657.7 miles (1058.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Trinity.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Trinity.
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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 · 18 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
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71
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Continue on Texas State Highway 71
18.9 mi · 22 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto College Street
1.4 km · 2 min · College Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 95
1945 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 95
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 21 East
65.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · State Highway 21 East
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Keep slight left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West William J Bryan Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway
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Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway
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Continue on Boonville Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158
1.2 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158
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Continue straight
48.4 mi · 57 min
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Turn left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Take the ramp left
1177 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 19
18.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 19
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Turn left onto West Main Street
29 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Trinity.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trinity.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Trinity?
The road trip is about 751.4 miles (1209.3 km) and usually takes 13h 04m 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 375.3 miles from El Paso and 376.1 miles from Trinity.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 657.7 miles (1058.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.7 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 $100.18 one way or $200.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 235.6 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 Trinity, 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trinity.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Trinity. Straight-line distance: 657.75 mi (1058.54 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 Trinity
City in Texas
| Population | 2,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.9451900, -95.3755000 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trinity (-95.3755, 30.94519)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $100.18 | $200.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $112.72 | $225.44 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $121.71 | $243.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $105.85 | $211.71 |
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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