How far is Fort Clark Springs, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Clark Springs, TX to El Paso, TX is about 458 miles (737 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 398.7 miles (641.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 24m 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 07h 12m.
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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Clark Springs and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Clark Springs and El Paso.
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Start on Colony Row
600 ft · 26 sec · Colony Row
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Turn right onto McClernand Road
113 m · 22 sec · McClernand Road
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Turn left onto Fort Clark Road
1202 ft · 59 sec · Fort Clark Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Military Highway
24.2 mi · 27 min · East Military Highway
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 90 East
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Take the exit slight right
850 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
8.8 mi · 10 min · Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
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Take the exit straight
632 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
782 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West
6.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90 West
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Continue on United States Highway 90
579 ft · 8 sec · United States Highway 90
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West
106.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min · US Highway 90 West
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Continue on East Oak Street
2 mi · 2 min · East Oak Street
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Take the exit slight right
689 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 285
63.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min · US Highway 285
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Continue on North Alamo Street
1562 ft · 28 sec · North Alamo Street
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Turn left onto East Dickinson Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dickinson Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on West Dickinson Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Dickinson Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Redwood Street
1487 ft · 30 sec · Redwood Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 10 West
1128 ft · 23 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: El Paso
2049 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
236.3 mi · 3 hr 49 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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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 Fort Clark Springs and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Fort Clark Springs 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 Fort Clark Springs to El Paso?
The road trip is about 458 miles (737 km) and usually takes 07h 12m 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?
Fort Stockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227 miles from Fort Clark Springs and 231 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 398.7 miles (641.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 $62.04 one way or $124.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Clark Springs 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 Fort Clark Springs and Sunny near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Stockton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Stockton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Clark Springs and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 398.65 mi (641.57 km).
#1 Fort Clark Springs
Situated in southwest Texas within Kinney County at an elevation of 1152 feet, this locality is centered around the large artesian Las Moras Springs.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.3060700, -100.4220200 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| 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: 737 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 42m |
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 | $3.84 | $62.04 | $124.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $70.25 | $140.50 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $76.32 | $152.65 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $93.34 | $186.68 |
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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