How far is El Paso, TX from Universal City, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Universal City, TX is about 558.7 miles (899.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 510.4 miles (821.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 07m 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 09h 03m.
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.
City in Upton County, Texas, United States
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 Universal City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Universal City.
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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
363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
18 mi · 19 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Kitty Hawk Road
1609 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto East Loop 1604 North
1870 ft · 32 sec · East Loop 1604 North
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Keep slight left to continue on East Loop 1604 North
2037 ft · 41 sec · East Loop 1604 North
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Turn left onto Kitty Hawk Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Kitty Hawk Road
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Turn right onto Pat Booker Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Pat Booker Road
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Universal City.
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
363 mi · 05h 45m
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 Universal City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Universal City?
The road trip is about 558.7 miles (899.1 km) and usually takes 09h 03m 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?
McCamey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 279.1 miles from El Paso and 279.6 miles from Universal City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 510.4 miles (821.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 $74.52 one way or $149.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 175.3 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 Universal City, 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 Universal City.
Stop Ideas Near McCamey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McCamey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Universal City. Straight-line distance: 510.37 mi (821.36 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 Universal City
Community in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 20,890 |
| Coordinates | 29.5480100, -98.2911200 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Universal City (-98.29112, 29.54801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 899 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 58m |
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 | $74.52 | $149.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $83.85 | $167.70 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $90.53 | $181.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $78.74 | $157.48 |
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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