How far is El Paso, TX from West Tawakoni, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to West Tawakoni, TX is about 691.2 miles (1112.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 615.3 miles (990.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
691.18 mi
11h 49m
Flight
615.31 mi
990.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
615.31 mi
Kilometers
990.25 km
Flight Time
01h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
691.18 mi
Kilometers
1112.35 km
Drive Time
11h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Tawakoni
Mon, May 25, 9:48 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Tue, May 26, 8:37 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-05-25T08:59
Arrive West Tawakoni
Mon, May 25, 8:48 PM MDT
Route Timing
11h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:49 PM to 8:19 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
12:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From El Paso
345.2 mi
05h 54m
To West Tawakoni
346 mi
05h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Memorial Day

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and West Tawakoni.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and West Tawakoni.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mesa Street

    1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

    995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    17.9 mi · 19 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 148

    1529 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto FM 148

    2.2 mi · 3 min · FM 148

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Moore Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Moore Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Rockwall Avenue

    707 ft · 20 sec · North Rockwall Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West High Street

    2370 ft · 1 min · West High Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 34 North

    14.6 mi · 22 min · State Highway 34 North

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    63 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Quinlan Parkway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East Quinlan Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on West State Highway 276

    2934 ft · 52 sec · West State Highway 276

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mays Lane

    1 mi · 3 min · Mays Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Rabbit Cove Road

    2892 ft · 1 min · East Rabbit Cove Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lake Country Road

    1659 ft · 1 min · Lake Country Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and West Tawakoni.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 85%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 8%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 3%
State Highway 34 North
14.6 mi · 2%
East Quinlan Parkway
4.64 mi · 1%
FM 148
2.45 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
11h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.9 mi
615.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
05h 54m from El Paso
Leave By
12:22 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Paso and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Tawakoni.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to West Tawakoni?

The road trip is about 691.2 miles (1112.4 km) and usually takes 11h 49m 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?

Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 345.2 miles from El Paso and 346 miles from West Tawakoni.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 615.3 miles (990.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.9 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 $92.17 one way or $184.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 216.8 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 Tawakoni, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Paso and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Tawakoni.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and West Tawakoni. Straight-line distance: 615.31 mi (990.25 km).

El Paso

#1 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
West Tawakoni

#2 West Tawakoni

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Population1,994
Coordinates32.8937300, -96.0294100
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: West Tawakoni (-96.02941, 32.89373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.39 gal
92.33 L · about $92.17
Round trip
$184.34
48.78 gal · 184.66 L
Estimated CO2
216.8 kg one way
Round trip: 433.5 kg / 956 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $92.17 $184.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $103.71 $207.41
Premium $4.59 $111.97 $223.95
Diesel $3.99 $97.39 $194.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and West Tawakoni, TX. The current time in El Paso is 08:59:24, although it is 09:59:24 in West Tawakoni.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.