How far is Glen Rose, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Glen Rose, TX to El Paso, TX is about 582.8 miles (937.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 512.6 miles (824.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 52m.
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.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Rose and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Rose and El Paso.
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Start on East Elm Street
20 m · 10 sec · East Elm Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Barnard Street
664 ft · 13 sec · Southwest Barnard Street
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Turn right onto Hereford Street
1794 ft · 33 sec · Hereford Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Big Bend Trail
28.6 mi · 33 min · Southwest Big Bend Trail
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Continue on Glen Rose Road
2221 ft · 31 sec · Glen Rose Road
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Turn left onto East South Loop
1184 ft · 19 sec · East South Loop
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Turn right onto South Graham Avenue
1933 ft · 41 sec · South Graham Avenue
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Continue on South Graham Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Graham Street
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Continue on North State Highway 108
22.3 mi · 33 min · North State Highway 108
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Turn left onto West Interstate 20
1009 ft · 28 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
751 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
237.7 mi · 3 hr 59 min
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Continue straight
132.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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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 Glen Rose and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
238 mi · 03h 59m
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 Cloudy leaving Glen Rose 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 Glen Rose to El Paso?
The road trip is about 582.8 miles (937.9 km) and usually takes 08h 52m 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?
Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 295.6 miles from Glen Rose and 287.1 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 512.6 miles (824.9 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 $77.70 one way or $155.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Glen Rose 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 Cloudy around Glen Rose and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Rose and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 512.56 mi (824.88 km).
#1 Glen Rose
City in Somervell County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,736 |
| Coordinates | 32.2345900, -97.7553100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 938 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 16m |
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 | $77.70 | $155.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $87.42 | $174.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $94.39 | $188.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $82.10 | $164.19 |
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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