How far is Fairfield, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Fairfield, TX to El Paso, TX is about 712.6 miles (1146.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 606.3 miles (975.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 40m.
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 Fairfield and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and El Paso.
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Start on West Commerce Street
623 ft · 13 sec · West Commerce Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Commerce Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Commerce Street
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Take the ramp right
3072 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
47.9 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
62.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mesa Street
1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
429 mi · 07h 09m
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 Cloudy leaving Fairfield and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to El Paso?
The road trip is about 712.6 miles (1146.8 km) and usually takes 10h 40m 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 355.9 miles from Fairfield and 356.7 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 606.3 miles (975.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.3 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 $95.00 one way or $190.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 223.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fairfield and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fairfield and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 606.27 mi (975.69 km).
#1 Fairfield
City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,874 |
| Coordinates | 31.7246100, -96.1652500 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 53m |
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 | $95.00 | $190.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $106.90 | $213.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $115.42 | $230.84 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $100.38 | $200.77 |
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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