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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Quick Snapshot
Road
706.5 mi
12h 02m
Flight
616.51 mi
992.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
616.51 mi
Kilometers
992.17 km
Flight Time
01h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
706.5 mi
Kilometers
1137 km
Drive Time
12h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wolfe City
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Fri, Apr 24, 2:06 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T02:00
Arrive Wolfe City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 PM MDT
Route Timing
12h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:03 PM to 8:33 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
11:54 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

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
Coahoma
TX

Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America

From El Paso
352.9 mi
06h 01m
To Wolfe City
353.6 mi
06h 01m

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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

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.

  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 left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    19.4 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, TX 121 North, US 75 South: Sherman, Dallas

    774 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

    1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

    934 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Central Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: Bonham

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway

    15.3 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on South State Highway 121

    9.4 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 121

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 11: Sherman, Commerce

    1924 ft · 54 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    14 mi · 21 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Santa Fe Street

    1072 ft · 27 sec · North Santa Fe Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    104 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    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.

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
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 83%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
24.4 mi · 3%
Sam Rayburn Highway
15.3 mi · 2%
TX 121 North
15.1 mi · 2%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 2%
South State Highway 121
9.43 mi · 1%
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 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90 mi
616.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coahoma
06h 01m from El Paso
Leave By
11:54 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

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
Wolfe City

#2 Wolfe City

City in Hunt County, Texas

Population1,480
Coordinates33.3706700, -96.0688600
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Wolfe City (-96.06886, 33.37067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1137 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
24.93 gal
94.37 L · about $94.21
Round trip
$188.42
49.86 gal · 188.74 L
Estimated CO2
221.6 kg one way
Round trip: 443.1 kg / 977 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Wolfe City, TX. The current time in El Paso is 02:00:56, although it is 03:00:56 in Wolfe City.

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.