How far is El Paso, TX from Waxahachie, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Waxahachie, TX is about 642.6 miles (1034.2 km), with a travel time of about 10h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 565.8 miles (910.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 46m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Waxahachie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Waxahachie.
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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 right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
26.7 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business
2191 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West US Highway 287 Business
1.1 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 287 Business
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Continue on West US 287 Business
1.9 mi · 3 min · West US 287 Business
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
39 m · 4 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn right
30 m · 7 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 Waxahachie.
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 Sunny near Waxahachie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Waxahachie?
The road trip is about 642.6 miles (1034.2 km) and usually takes 10h 46m 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 Waxahachie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 565.8 miles (910.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.8 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 $85.71 one way or $171.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 201.6 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 Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Waxahachie. Straight-line distance: 565.79 mi (910.55 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 Waxahachie
A city in Ellis County, Texas.
| Population | 39,797 |
| Coordinates | 32.3865300, -96.8483300 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waxahachie (-96.84833, 32.38653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1034 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 01m |
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 | $85.71 | $171.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $96.44 | $192.87 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $104.12 | $208.25 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $90.56 | $181.12 |
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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