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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Willis, TX is about 730.2 miles (1175.2 km), with a travel time of about 13h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 657.5 miles (1058.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 00m 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
730.24 mi
13h 00m
Flight
657.45 mi
1058.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
657.45 mi
Kilometers
1058.06 km
Flight Time
01h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
730.24 mi
Kilometers
1175.2 km
Drive Time
13h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willis
Thu, Apr 23, 11:59 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Fri, Apr 24, 12:00 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-22T21:59
Arrive Willis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:59 AM MDT
Route Timing
13h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:00 PM to 9:30 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
10:00 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

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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From El Paso
364.7 mi
06h 30m
To Willis
365.6 mi
06h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 290

    39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    724 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290

    30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290

  14. 14

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71

  20. 20

    Continue on Texas State Highway 71

    18.9 mi · 22 min · Texas State Highway 71

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto College Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · College Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1945 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 95

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 21 East

    11.6 mi · 14 min · State Highway 21 East

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1830 ft · 51 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 290

    12.1 mi · 14 min · US Highway 290

  28. 28

    Continue on West Austin Street

    33 mi · 37 min · West Austin Street

  29. 29

    Continue on West Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Chappell Hill Street

    22.5 mi · 30 min · South Chappell Hill Street

  31. 31

    Continue on West Washington Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Washington Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South La Salle Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South La Salle Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Spur 515

    1.3 km · 1 min · Spur 515

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 105

    5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 105

    16.7 mi · 25 min · State Highway 105

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Lone Star Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Lone Star Parkway

  37. 37

    Turn left onto North Liberty Street

    1626 ft · 35 sec · North Liberty Street

  38. 38

    Turn right

    13.4 mi · 24 min

  39. 39

    Continue on West Montgomery Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Montgomery Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto North Danville Street

    110 m · 10 sec · North Danville Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto East Stewart Street

    11 m · 1 sec · East Stewart Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Stewart Street

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
457 mi · 63%
East US Highway 290
58.1 mi · 8%
US Highway 290
51.1 mi · 7%
West Austin Street
33 mi · 5%
State Highway 105
22.6 mi · 3%
South Chappell Hill Street
22.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight right

290 mi · 04h 32m

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
13h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
26h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.7 mi
657.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
06h 30m from El Paso
Leave By
10:00 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Willis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 730.2 miles (1175.2 km) and usually takes 13h 00m 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 364.7 miles from El Paso and 365.6 miles from Willis.

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

The direct path is about 657.5 miles (1058.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.7 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 $97.38 one way or $194.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 229 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 Willis, 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Willis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Willis. Straight-line distance: 657.45 mi (1058.06 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
Willis

#2 Willis

City in Texas, USA

Population7,122
Coordinates30.4249300, -95.4799400
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Willis (-95.47994, 30.42493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
25.77 gal
97.54 L · about $97.38
Round trip
$194.77
51.54 gal · 195.08 L
Estimated CO2
229 kg one way
Round trip: 458 kg / 1010 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $97.38 $194.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $109.57 $219.15
Premium $4.59 $118.31 $236.62
Diesel $3.99 $102.90 $205.80

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 Willis, TX. The current time in El Paso is 21:59:43, although it is 22:59:43 in Willis.

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.