How far is El Paso, TX from Whitehouse, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Whitehouse, TX is about 743.8 miles (1197 km), with a travel time of about 12h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 660.4 miles (1062.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 06m 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
743.76 mi
12h 33m
Flight
660.4 mi
1062.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
660.4 mi
Kilometers
1062.81 km
Flight Time
01h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
743.76 mi
Kilometers
1196.96 km
Drive Time
12h 33m

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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 12h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitehouse
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Fri, Apr 24, 7:35 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T06:28
Arrive Whitehouse
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 PM MDT
Route Timing
12h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:33 PM to 9:03 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
10:54 AM 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Colorado City
TX

City in Mitchell County, Texas

From El Paso
371.5 mi
06h 16m
To Whitehouse
372.3 mi
06h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Whitehouse.

  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

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Lindale, Mineola, Tyler

    1049 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Interstate 20 West

    147 m · 13 sec · Interstate 20 West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto US Highway 69 North

    5.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 69 North

  13. 13

    Continue on Mineola Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Mineola Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on West Gentry Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Gentry Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Glenwood Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Glenwood Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on West Fifth Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Fifth Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Beckham Avenue

    2621 ft · 51 sec · South Beckham Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Troup Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Troup Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 110 South

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 110 South

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    63 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 79%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
112 mi · 15%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 3%
US Highway 69 North
5.8 mi · 1%
State Highway 110 South
4.31 mi · 1%
Troup Highway
3.57 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
12h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
25h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.4 mi
660.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colorado City
06h 16m from El Paso
Leave By
10:54 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitehouse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Whitehouse?

The road trip is about 743.8 miles (1197 km) and usually takes 12h 33m 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?

Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 371.5 miles from El Paso and 372.3 miles from Whitehouse.

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

The direct path is about 660.4 miles (1062.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.4 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 $99.20 one way or $198.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 233.3 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 Whitehouse, 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitehouse.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Whitehouse. Straight-line distance: 660.4 mi (1062.81 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
Whitehouse

#2 Whitehouse

City in Smith County, Texas, United States

Population9,108
Coordinates32.2268200, -95.2255000
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Whitehouse (-95.2255, 32.22682)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.25 gal
99.35 L · about $99.20
Round trip
$198.40
52.5 gal · 198.7 L
Estimated CO2
233.3 kg one way
Round trip: 466.6 kg / 1029 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $99.20 $198.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $111.62 $223.23
Premium $4.59 $120.51 $241.03
Diesel $3.99 $104.82 $209.63

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Whitehouse, TX. The current time in El Paso is 06:28:26, although it is 07:28:26 in Whitehouse.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.