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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Wimberley, TX is about 566.1 miles (911.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 511.9 miles (823.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 48m 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
566.16 mi
09h 24m
Flight
511.94 mi
823.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
511.94 mi
Kilometers
823.89 km
Flight Time
01h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
566.16 mi
Kilometers
911.14 km
Drive Time
09h 24m

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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 09h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wimberley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Fri, Apr 24, 12:51 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T06:03
Arrive Wimberley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 PM MDT
Route Timing
09h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:24 PM to 5:54 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
5:12 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

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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From El Paso
282.8 mi
04h 42m
To Wimberley
283.4 mi
04h 42m

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
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    335.5 mi · 5 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87 North, US 87 Business: Comfort, San Angelo

    780 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    1 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 West

  8. 8

    Turn right onto US Highway 87

    3177 ft · 1 min · US Highway 87

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ranch Road 473

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Ranch Road 473

  10. 10

    Turn right

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sisterdale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sisterdale Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ranch Road 473

    20.7 mi · 26 min · Ranch Road 473

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 281

    2.7 mi · 3 min · US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto FM 306

    12.2 mi · 16 min · FM 306

  15. 15

    Turn left onto FM 3424

    1.4 mi · 2 min · FM 3424

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ranch Road 32

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Ranch Road 32

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Ranch Road 12

    904 ft · 22 sec · Ranch Road 12

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ranch Road 12

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
503 mi · 89%
Ranch Road 473
25.5 mi · 5%
FM 306
12.2 mi · 2%
Ranch Road 32
7.36 mi · 1%
US Highway 281
2.67 mi
FM 3424
1.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight right

336 mi · 05h 16m

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
09h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
511.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 42m from El Paso
Leave By
5:12 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Wimberley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 566.1 miles (911.1 km) and usually takes 09h 24m 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?

Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 282.8 miles from El Paso and 283.4 miles from Wimberley.

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

The direct path is about 511.9 miles (823.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 $75.50 one way or $151.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 177.6 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 Wimberley, 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 Wimberley.

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Wimberley. Straight-line distance: 511.94 mi (823.89 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
Wimberley

#2 Wimberley

City in Texas

Population3,422
Coordinates29.9974400, -98.0986200
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Wimberley (-98.09862, 29.99744)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 911 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.98 gal
75.62 L · about $75.50
Round trip
$151.01
39.96 gal · 151.24 L
Estimated CO2
177.6 kg one way
Round trip: 355.1 kg / 783 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $75.50 $151.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $84.95 $169.91
Premium $4.59 $91.73 $183.46
Diesel $3.99 $79.78 $159.56

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 Wimberley, TX. The current time in El Paso is 06:03:06, although it is 07:03:06 in Wimberley.

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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.