How far is El Paso, TX from Tyler, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Tyler, TX is about 733.5 miles (1180.5 km), with a travel time of about 12h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 656 miles (1055.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 18m.
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.
Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Tyler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Tyler.
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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
22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
75.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Lindale, Mineola, Tyler
1049 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Interstate 20 West
147 m · 13 sec · Interstate 20 West
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Turn right onto US Highway 69 North
5.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on Mineola Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Mineola Highway
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Continue on West Gentry Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · West Gentry Parkway
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Turn right onto North Broadway Avenue
3109 ft · 1 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Tyler.
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tyler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Tyler?
The road trip is about 733.5 miles (1180.5 km) and usually takes 12h 18m 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?
Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 366.3 miles from El Paso and 367.2 miles from Tyler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 656 miles (1055.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.5 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 $97.80 one way or $195.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 230 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 Tyler, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tyler.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Tyler. Straight-line distance: 656.01 mi (1055.75 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 Tyler
The most populous city in Smith County, Texas.
| Population | 108,222 |
| Coordinates | 32.3512600, -95.3010600 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tyler (-95.30106, 32.35126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 09m |
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 | $97.80 | $195.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $110.04 | $220.08 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $118.82 | $237.63 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $103.34 | $206.68 |
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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