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

The driving distance from Franklin, TX to El Paso, TX is about 680.6 miles (1095.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 591.9 miles (952.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
680.64 mi
10h 48m
Flight
591.85 mi
952.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
591.85 mi
Kilometers
952.49 km
Flight Time
01h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
680.64 mi
Kilometers
1095.39 km
Drive Time
10h 48m

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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 10h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sat, May 2, 11:05 PM MDT
Return by in Franklin
Sun, May 3, 10:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-05-02T13:16
Arrive El Paso
Sun, May 3, 12:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:48 PM to 5:18 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
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
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
Ozona
TX

Census designated place

From Franklin
339.6 mi
05h 24m
To El Paso
341 mi
05h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13.5 mi · 15 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    53.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Porter Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Porter Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    6.9 mi · 9 min · East 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Chris Kelley Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chris Kelley Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto TX 130 Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 130 Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville

    926 ft · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville

    1360 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    3042 ft · 33 sec · Pickle Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 45 Toll West: Round Rock

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 45 North

    6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 45 North

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 Toll South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on North Mopac Expressway

    4.2 mi · 4 min · North Mopac Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto North Mopac Expressway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · North Mopac Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West, TX 71 West

    97 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

    136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

  22. 22

    Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd

    1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes

    2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes

  24. 24

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290

  25. 25

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290

  29. 29

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290

  31. 31

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

    2748 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    457.8 mi · 7 hr 16 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin 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
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
458 mi · 67%
West US Highway 290
96.7 mi · 14%
North Mopac Expressway
19 mi · 3%
East 2nd Street
9.47 mi · 1%
State Highway 45 North
6.03 mi · 1%
South US Highway 281
5.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

458 mi · 07h 16m

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
10h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.7 mi
591.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozona
05h 24m from Franklin
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Franklin 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 Franklin to El Paso?

The road trip is about 680.6 miles (1095.4 km) and usually takes 10h 48m 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?

Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 339.6 miles from Franklin and 341 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 591.9 miles (952.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.7 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 $90.77 one way or $181.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 213.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 591.85 mi (952.49 km).

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#1 Franklin

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

Population1,610
Coordinates31.0260200, -96.4852400
Altitude137
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: US 79 (-96.485314, 31.026097)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1095 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.02 gal
90.92 L · about $90.77
Round trip
$181.54
48.04 gal · 181.84 L
Estimated CO2
213.5 kg one way
Round trip: 426.9 kg / 941 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $90.77 $181.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $102.13 $204.27
Premium $4.59 $110.28 $220.55
Diesel $3.99 $95.91 $191.82

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 · May 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Franklin, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Franklin is 13:16:51, although it is 12:16:51 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.