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

The driving distance from Gorman, TX to El Paso, TX is about 525.9 miles (846.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 459 miles (738.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
525.9 mi
07h 48m
Flight
459.04 mi
738.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
459.04 mi
Kilometers
738.75 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
525.9 mi
Kilometers
846.36 km
Drive Time
07h 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 07h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Mon, May 4, 11:08 PM MDT
Return by in Gorman
Tue, May 5, 7:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gorman
2026-05-04T16:20
Arrive El Paso
Tue, May 5, 12:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 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
12:48 PM to 2:18 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
8:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gorman
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
Monahans
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Gorman
262.7 mi
03h 54m
To El Paso
263.3 mi
03h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kent Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Kent Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    17.8 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Interstate 20

    675 ft · 19 sec · Interstate 20

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    340.2 mi · 5 hr 37 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gorman 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
1.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
507 mi · 96%
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 mi
North Mesa Street
0.26 mi
Missouri Avenue
0.16 mi
Interstate 20
0.13 mi
Kent Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

340 mi · 05h 37m

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
07h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.9 mi
459 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monahans
03h 54m from Gorman
Leave By
8:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gorman and Mostly Cloudy near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gorman to El Paso?

The road trip is about 525.9 miles (846.4 km) and usually takes 07h 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?

Monahans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 262.7 miles from Gorman and 263.3 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 459 miles (738.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 $70.14 one way or $140.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gorman 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 Gorman and Mostly Cloudy near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gorman and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 459.04 mi (738.75 km).

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#1 Gorman

City in Eastland County, Texas, United States

Population1,033
Coordinates32.2137500, -98.6706100
Altitude443
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: Kent Street (-98.670543, 32.2137)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 846 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.56 gal
70.25 L · about $70.14
Round trip
$140.28
37.12 gal · 140.5 L
Estimated CO2
164.9 kg one way
Round trip: 329.9 kg / 727 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $70.14 $140.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $78.92 $157.83
Premium $4.59 $85.21 $170.42
Diesel $3.99 $74.11 $148.22

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 04, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gorman, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Gorman is 16:20:01, although it is 15:20:01 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.