How far is El Paso, TX from University Park, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to University Park, TX is about 642.6 miles (1034.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 570.5 miles (918.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 45m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and University Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and University Park.
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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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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway
1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue, Hi Line Drive, Victory Avenue
586 ft · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
53 m · 4 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on North Stemmons Freeway
1745 ft · 41 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn left onto Oak Lawn Avenue
1787 ft · 54 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North
1081 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lovers Lane
728 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Lovers Lane
1.2 km · 2 min · Lovers Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lovers Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and University Park.
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 Partly Sunny near University Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to University Park?
The road trip is about 642.6 miles (1034.1 km) and usually takes 10h 45m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 320.9 miles from El Paso and 321.6 miles from University Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 570.5 miles (918.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.1 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 $85.67 one way or $171.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 201.5 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 University Park, 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 Partly Sunny near University Park.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and University Park. Straight-line distance: 570.49 mi (918.11 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 University Park
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 24,885 |
| Coordinates | 32.8501300, -96.8002800 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: University Park (-96.80028, 32.85013)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1034 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 00m |
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 | $85.67 | $171.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $96.39 | $192.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $104.08 | $208.16 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $90.52 | $181.04 |
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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