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

The driving distance from Forney, TX to El Paso, TX is about 659.1 miles (1060.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 588.9 miles (947.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 50m 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
659.08 mi
09h 25m
Flight
588.95 mi
947.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
588.95 mi
Kilometers
947.82 km
Flight Time
01h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
659.08 mi
Kilometers
1060.68 km
Drive Time
09h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Wed, May 13, 9:36 PM MDT
Return by in Forney
Thu, May 14, 8:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forney
2026-05-13T13:10
Arrive El Paso
Wed, May 13, 10:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:25 PM to 3:55 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
5:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forney
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
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From Forney
329.1 mi
04h 42m
To El Paso
329.9 mi
04h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
97°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    16 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Bois d'Arc Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Bois d'Arc Street

  3. 3

    Continue on FM 740

    2 mi · 3 min · FM 740

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 740

    1 mi · 1 min · FM 740

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 20 West: Dallas

    1825 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forney 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
624 mi · 95%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 3%
I 20 West
7.68 mi · 1%
FM 740
3.03 mi
South Bois d'Arc Street
1.12 mi
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.2 mi
588.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
04h 42m from Forney
Leave By
5:10 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Forney 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 Forney to El Paso?

The road trip is about 659.1 miles (1060.7 km) and usually takes 09h 25m 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 329.1 miles from Forney and 329.9 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 588.9 miles (947.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.2 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 $87.90 one way or $175.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 206.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forney and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forney and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 588.95 mi (947.82 km).

Forney

#1 Forney

City in Texas, United States

Population29,246
Coordinates32.7481800, -96.4719300
Altitude144
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: West Main Street (-96.472037, 32.748106)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1061 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.26 gal
88.04 L · about $87.90
Round trip
$175.80
46.52 gal · 176.08 L
Estimated CO2
206.7 kg one way
Round trip: 413.4 kg / 911 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $87.90 $175.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $98.90 $197.80
Premium $4.59 $106.79 $213.57
Diesel $3.99 $92.88 $185.75

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Forney, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Forney is 13:10:42, although it is 12:10:42 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.