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

The driving distance from Escobares, TX to El Paso, TX is about 734.6 miles (1182.2 km), with a travel time of about 11h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 585.3 miles (942 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
734.58 mi
11h 51m
Flight
585.32 mi
941.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
585.32 mi
Kilometers
941.98 km
Flight Time
01h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
734.58 mi
Kilometers
1182.19 km
Drive Time
11h 51m

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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 11h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM MDT
Return by in Escobares
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Escobares
2026-04-22T21:57
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:51 PM to 6:21 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
12:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Escobares
8:00 PM CDT
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
Cienegas Terrace
TX

Census designated place

From Escobares
349 mi
05h 55m
To El Paso
385.6 mi
05h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Grant Street

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Garcia Street

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Garcia Street

  3. 3

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83

  4. 4

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83

  5. 5

    Continue on South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Houston Street

    1856 ft · 48 sec · Houston Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto San Dario Avenue

    85 m · 6 sec · San Dario Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    17.7 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

    1737 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Highway 83 North

    148 m · 8 sec · US Highway 83 North

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 83 North

  14. 14

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1786 ft · 31 sec · South 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Peña Street

    42.1 mi · 49 min · Peña Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Veterans Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · North Veterans Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Del Río Boulevard

    47.5 mi · 54 min · Del Río Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight

    632 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    782 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West

    6.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90 West

  23. 23

    Continue on United States Highway 90

    579 ft · 8 sec · United States Highway 90

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West

    106.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min · US Highway 90 West

  25. 25

    Continue on East Oak Street

    2 mi · 2 min · East Oak Street

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    689 ft · 19 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 285

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min · US Highway 285

  28. 28

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1562 ft · 28 sec · North Alamo Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Dickinson Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dickinson Boulevard

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on West Dickinson Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Dickinson Boulevard

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Redwood Street

    1487 ft · 30 sec · Redwood Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 10 West

    1128 ft · 23 sec · Interstate 10 West

  33. 33

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: El Paso

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

    236.3 mi · 3 hr 49 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
236 mi · 32%
US Highway 90 West
113 mi · 15%
US Highway 285
63.4 mi · 9%
US Highway 83 North
62.2 mi · 8%
United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 7%
Del Río Boulevard
47.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

236 mi · 03h 49m

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
11h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+149.3 mi
585.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cienegas Terrace
05h 55m from Escobares
Leave By
12:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Escobares and Sunny near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 734.6 miles (1182.2 km) and usually takes 11h 51m 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?

Cienegas Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 349 miles from Escobares and 385.6 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 585.3 miles (942 km), while the road route adds roughly 149.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. 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 $97.95 one way or $195.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 230.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Escobares and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Escobares and Sunny near El Paso.

Stop Ideas Near Cienegas Terrace

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cienegas Terrace, 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 Cienegas Terrace.

RAIL

Del Rio

4 mi away
100 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Escobares and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 585.32 mi (941.98 km).

Escobares

#1 Escobares

City in Starr County, Texas, United States

Population2,650
Coordinates26.4106200, -98.9625300
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
El Paso

#2 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
Start: US 83 South (-98.962532, 26.410606)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
25.92 gal
98.12 L · about $97.95
Round trip
$195.90
51.84 gal · 196.24 L
Estimated CO2
230.4 kg one way
Round trip: 460.7 kg / 1016 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $97.95 $195.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $110.21 $220.42
Premium $4.59 $119.00 $238.00
Diesel $3.99 $103.50 $207.00

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 Escobares, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Escobares is 21:57:13, although it is 20:57:13 in El Paso.

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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.