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

The driving distance from Gladewater, TX to El Paso, TX is about 751.4 miles (1209.3 km), with a travel time of about 10h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 677.1 miles (1089.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 23m 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
751.4 mi
10h 41m
Flight
677.13 mi
1089.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
677.13 mi
Kilometers
1089.74 km
Flight Time
01h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
751.4 mi
Kilometers
1209.26 km
Drive Time
10h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM MDT
Return by in Gladewater
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gladewater
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:42 PM to 5:12 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
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gladewater
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
Colorado City
TX

City in Mitchell County, Texas

From Gladewater
375.2 mi
05h 20m
To El Paso
376.1 mi
05h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1780 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto South Tyler Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Tyler Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 271

    10 mi · 11 min · US Highway 271

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    71.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth

    19.3 mi · 21 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 Gladewater 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
624 mi · 83%
US Highway 271
82 mi · 11%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 3%
I 20 West
19.3 mi · 3%
South Tyler Street
2.67 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
10h 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.3 mi
677.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colorado City
05h 20m from Gladewater
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gladewater 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 Gladewater to El Paso?

The road trip is about 751.4 miles (1209.3 km) and usually takes 10h 41m 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?

Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 375.2 miles from Gladewater and 376.1 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 677.1 miles (1089.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.3 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 $100.18 one way or $200.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 235.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gladewater and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 677.13 mi (1089.74 km).

Gladewater

#1 Gladewater

City in Gregg County, Texas, United States

Population6,352
Coordinates32.5365300, -94.9427200
Altitude111
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 271 (-94.942773, 32.536562)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.51 gal
100.37 L · about $100.18
Round trip
$200.36
53.02 gal · 200.74 L
Estimated CO2
235.6 kg one way
Round trip: 471.2 kg / 1039 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $100.18 $200.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $112.72 $225.44
Premium $4.59 $121.71 $243.41
Diesel $3.99 $105.85 $211.71

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gladewater, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Gladewater is 23:39:29, although it is 22:39:29 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.