How far is Granbury, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Granbury, TX to El Paso, TX is about 578.7 miles (931.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 510.8 miles (822.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 30m.
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 second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Granbury and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granbury and El Paso.
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Start on South Morgan Street
26 m · 5 sec · South Morgan Street
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Turn right onto West Pearl Street
2043 ft · 1 min · West Pearl Street
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Turn left onto North Houston Street
2244 ft · 46 sec · North Houston Street
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Turn left onto Lipan Highway
17.5 mi · 31 min · Lipan Highway
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Continue on East Lipan Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Lipan Drive
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Continue on Lipan Highway
2729 ft · 55 sec · Lipan Highway
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Continue on South FM 4
10.2 mi · 18 min · South FM 4
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Turn left onto I-20 Service Road
2071 ft · 57 sec · I-20 Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
744 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
380.4 mi · 6 hr 17 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 Granbury 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
380 mi · 06h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Granbury 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 Granbury to El Paso?
The road trip is about 578.7 miles (931.4 km) and usually takes 08h 30m 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?
Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 289 miles from Granbury and 289.7 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 510.8 miles (822.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.9 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 $77.17 one way or $154.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 181.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Granbury 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 Granbury and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Granbury and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 510.83 mi (822.1 km).
#1 Granbury
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 11,101 |
| Coordinates | 32.4420800, -97.7942000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 931 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 13m |
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 | $77.17 | $154.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $86.83 | $173.65 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $93.75 | $187.50 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $81.54 | $163.07 |
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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