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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Wink, TX is about 249.8 miles (402 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
249.77 mi
04h 11m
Flight
195.46 mi
314.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.46 mi
Kilometers
314.56 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.77 mi
Kilometers
401.96 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wink
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 9:05 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Wink
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:36 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Van Horn
TX

Town of the United States

From El Paso
124.8 mi
02h 05m
To Wink
125 mi
02h 05m

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
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1927, SH 115: Pyote, Kermit

    947 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Avenue E

    755 ft · 21 sec · Avenue E

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rodgers Street

    15.9 mi · 24 min · Rodgers Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Hendricks Boulevard

    866 ft · 16 sec · Hendricks Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest 1st Street

    24 m · 2 sec · Southwest 1st Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
233 mi · 93%
Rodgers Street
15.9 mi · 6%
North Mesa Street
0.2 mi
East Franklin Avenue
0.19 mi
FM 1927
0.18 mi
Hendricks Boulevard
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

167 mi · 02h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.3 mi
195.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Horn
02h 05m from El Paso
Leave By
8:36 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Wink.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.8 miles (402 km) and usually takes 04h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Van Horn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.8 miles from El Paso and 125 miles from Wink.

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

The direct path is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.29 one way or $66.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 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 Wink, 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 Sunny near Wink.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Wink. Straight-line distance: 195.46 mi (314.56 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
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#2 Wink

City in Winkler County, Texas, United States

Population1,014
Coordinates31.7512400, -103.1598900
Altitude851
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Wink (-103.15989, 31.75124)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.81 gal
33.36 L · about $33.29
Round trip
$66.59
17.62 gal · 66.72 L
Estimated CO2
78.3 kg one way
Round trip: 156.6 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $33.29 $66.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.46 $74.92
Premium $4.59 $40.45 $80.89
Diesel $3.99 $35.18 $70.36

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 Wink, TX. The current time in El Paso is 00:41:19, although it is 01:41:19 in Wink.

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.