How far is El Paso, TX from West, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to West, TX is about 668.7 miles (1076.1 km), with a travel time of about 11h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 551.7 miles (887.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 23m 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 11h 11m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and West.
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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
15.7 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W: Denton, Waco
2173 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco
2891 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
61.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2114: TM West Parkway
2152 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
3176 ft · 2 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto T M West Parkway
94 m · 8 sec · T M West Parkway
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Continue on West Oak Street
2586 ft · 56 sec · West Oak Street
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Turn right
9 m · 2 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 West.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near West.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to West?
The road trip is about 668.7 miles (1076.1 km) and usually takes 11h 11m 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 334 miles from El Paso and 334.6 miles from West.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 551.7 miles (887.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 117 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 $89.18 one way or $178.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 209.7 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 West, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near West.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and West. Straight-line distance: 551.66 mi (887.81 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 West
City in McLennan County, Texas
| Population | 2,969 |
| Coordinates | 31.8023800, -97.0916700 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: West (-97.09167, 31.80238)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1076 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 20m |
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 | $89.18 | $178.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $100.35 | $200.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $108.35 | $216.70 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $94.23 | $188.47 |
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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