How far is El Paso, TX from Van Horn, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Van Horn, TX is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Van Horn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Van Horn.
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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
119.7 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90, SH 54
1019 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Frontage Road
819 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Van Horn Street
1245 ft · 24 sec · Van Horn Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
60 m · 11 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto La Caverna Street
47 m · 3 sec · La Caverna Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · La Caverna Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Van Horn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
120 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Sunny near Van Horn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Van Horn?
The road trip is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from El Paso and 60.6 miles from Van Horn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 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 Van Horn, 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 Sunny near Van Horn.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Hancock
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 Fort Hancock.
El Paso (Bus Station), Texas
Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Van Horn. Straight-line distance: 109.56 mi (176.32 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 Van Horn
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,856 |
| Coordinates | 31.0402900, -104.8307300 |
| Altitude | 1232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Horn (-104.83073, 31.04029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.14 | $32.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.16 | $36.31 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $19.60 | $39.21 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
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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