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

The driving distance from Goldthwaite, TX to El Paso, TX is about 548.7 miles (883 km), with a travel time of about 08h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 466.2 miles (750.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 56m 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
548.65 mi
08h 28m
Flight
466.21 mi
750.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
466.21 mi
Kilometers
750.3 km
Flight Time
00h 56m

Driving Distance

Road route
548.65 mi
Kilometers
882.97 km
Drive Time
08h 28m

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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 08h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM MDT
Return by in Goldthwaite
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goldthwaite
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 6:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:28 PM to 2:58 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
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goldthwaite
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
West Odessa
TX

Census designated place

From Goldthwaite
268 mi
04h 14m
To El Paso
280.7 mi
04h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Goldthwaite and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    549 ft · 23 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fisher Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fisher Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 67

    22 mi · 24 min · US 67

  8. 8

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US 67

    14.8 mi · 16 min · US 67

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    24 mi · 26 min · North Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    11.8 mi · 13 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Commerce Street

    34.6 mi · 36 min · Commerce Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward SH 158 West: Midland

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    1400 ft · 30 sec · East Interstate 20

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Odessa

    997 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    132.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goldthwaite 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
305 mi · 56%
SH 158 West
62.7 mi · 11%
US 67
36.7 mi · 7%
Commerce Street
34.6 mi · 6%
North Broadway Street
24 mi · 4%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

167 mi · 02h 43m

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
08h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.5 mi
466.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Odessa
04h 14m from Goldthwaite
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goldthwaite 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 Goldthwaite to El Paso?

The road trip is about 548.7 miles (883 km) and usually takes 08h 28m 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?

West Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 268 miles from Goldthwaite and 280.7 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 466.2 miles (750.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.5 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 $73.16 one way or $146.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Goldthwaite 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Goldthwaite and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goldthwaite and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 466.21 mi (750.3 km).

Goldthwaite

#1 Goldthwaite

City in Texas, USA

Population1,815
Coordinates31.4498900, -98.5708800
Altitude479
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: 4th Street (-98.57092, 31.449982)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 883 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.36 gal
73.29 L · about $73.16
Round trip
$146.32
38.72 gal · 146.58 L
Estimated CO2
172.1 kg one way
Round trip: 344.1 kg / 759 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $73.16 $146.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $82.32 $164.64
Premium $4.59 $88.88 $177.76
Diesel $3.99 $77.30 $154.61

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 Goldthwaite, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Goldthwaite is 22:05:37, although it is 21:05:37 in El Paso.

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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.