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

The driving distance from Fairview, TX to El Paso, TX is about 606.1 miles (975.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 528.7 miles (850.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
606.17 mi
09h 06m
Flight
528.71 mi
850.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
528.71 mi
Kilometers
850.88 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
606.17 mi
Kilometers
975.53 km
Drive Time
09h 06m

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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 09h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sun, Apr 12, 7:42 PM MDT
Return by in Fairview
Mon, Apr 13, 5:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-12T11:36
Arrive El Paso
Sun, Apr 12, 8:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:06 PM to 3:36 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
5:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
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
Midland
TX

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

From Fairview
302.4 mi
04h 33m
To El Paso
303.8 mi
04h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 4765

    15 m · 8 sec · County Road 4765

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 730

    2 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 730

  3. 3

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Farm-to-Market Road 51

    5.7 mi · 9 min · South Farm-to-Market Road 51

  5. 5

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 51

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 51

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Northwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Interstate 20

    621 ft · 12 sec · West Interstate 20

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    404.9 mi · 6 hr 43 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
572 mi · 94%
Farm-to-Market Road 51
12.9 mi · 2%
South Farm-to-Market Road 51
5.7 mi · 1%
Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.39 mi
Northwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.39 mi
Farm-to-Market Road 730
2.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

405 mi · 06h 43m

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
09h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.4 mi
528.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
04h 33m from Fairview
Leave By
5:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairview 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 Fairview to El Paso?

The road trip is about 606.1 miles (975.5 km) and usually takes 09h 06m 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?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 302.4 miles from Fairview and 303.8 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 528.7 miles (850.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.4 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 $80.83 one way or $161.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 190.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairview and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 528.71 mi (850.88 km).

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#1 Fairview

Fairview is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.0192900, -97.5458600
Altitude224
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: County Road 4765 (-97.54586, 33.019292)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 976 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.39 gal
80.97 L · about $80.83
Round trip
$161.67
42.78 gal · 161.94 L
Estimated CO2
190.1 kg one way
Round trip: 380.2 kg / 838 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $80.83 $161.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $90.95 $181.90
Premium $4.59 $98.20 $196.40
Diesel $3.99 $85.41 $170.82

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fairview, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Fairview is 11:36:10, although it is 10:36:10 in El Paso.

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.