How far is Farmers Branch, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Farmers Branch, TX to El Paso, TX is about 638 miles (1026.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 565.4 miles (910 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 09m 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 09h 04m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmers Branch and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmers Branch and El Paso.
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Start on Bee Street
926 ft · 45 sec · Bee Street
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Turn right onto Valley View Lane
1520 ft · 47 sec · Valley View Lane
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Turn left onto North Stemmons Freeway
785 ft · 16 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South, I 635 West
1951 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard
3243 ft · 40 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
604 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress
2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress
13.5 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
1799 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
421 mi · 7 hr
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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 Farmers Branch and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
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 Farmers Branch and Mostly Cloudy near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmers Branch to El Paso?
The road trip is about 638 miles (1026.7 km) and usually takes 09h 04m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 318.7 miles from Farmers Branch and 319.3 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 565.4 miles (910 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.6 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 $85.07 one way or $170.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 200 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Farmers Branch 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 Sunny around Farmers Branch and Mostly Cloudy near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmers Branch and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 565.44 mi (909.98 km).
#1 Farmers Branch
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 51,373 |
| Coordinates | 32.9265100, -96.8961200 |
| 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: 1027 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 57m |
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 | $85.07 | $170.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $95.71 | $191.43 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $103.34 | $206.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $89.88 | $179.76 |
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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