How far is El Paso, TX from Wolfe City, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Wolfe City, TX is about 706.5 miles (1137 km), with a travel time of about 12h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 616.5 miles (992.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Wolfe City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Wolfe City.
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Start on North Mesa Street
1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Continue on Northeast Loop
1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
19.4 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, TX 121 North, US 75 South: Sherman, Dallas
774 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman
934 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: Bonham
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway
15.3 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 121
9.4 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 121
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 11: Sherman, Commerce
1924 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right
14 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto North Santa Fe Street
1072 ft · 27 sec · North Santa Fe Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
104 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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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 Wolfe City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Wolfe City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Wolfe City?
The road trip is about 706.5 miles (1137 km) and usually takes 12h 02m 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?
Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 352.9 miles from El Paso and 353.6 miles from Wolfe City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 616.5 miles (992.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 90 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 $94.21 one way or $188.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 221.6 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 Wolfe City, 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 Wolfe City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Wolfe City. Straight-line distance: 616.51 mi (992.17 km).
#1 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wolfe City
City in Hunt County, Texas
| Population | 1,480 |
| Coordinates | 33.3706700, -96.0688600 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wolfe City (-96.06886, 33.37067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $94.21 | $188.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $106.00 | $212.00 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $114.45 | $228.91 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $99.55 | $199.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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