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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
578.71 mi
08h 30m
Flight
510.83 mi
822.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
510.83 mi
Kilometers
822.1 km
Flight Time
01h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
578.71 mi
Kilometers
931.35 km
Drive Time
08h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM MDT
Return by in Granbury
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granbury
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:31 PM to 3:01 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
6:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granbury
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
Odessa
TX

The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.

From Granbury
289 mi
04h 15m
To El Paso
289.7 mi
04h 15m

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 Granbury and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Morgan Street

    26 m · 5 sec · South Morgan Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Pearl Street

    2043 ft · 1 min · West Pearl Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Houston Street

    2244 ft · 46 sec · North Houston Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lipan Highway

    17.5 mi · 31 min · Lipan Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on East Lipan Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Lipan Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Lipan Highway

    2729 ft · 55 sec · Lipan Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South FM 4

    10.2 mi · 18 min · South FM 4

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I-20 Service Road

    2071 ft · 57 sec · I-20 Service Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene

    744 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    380.4 mi · 6 hr 17 min

  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 Granbury 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
547 mi · 95%
Lipan Highway
18 mi · 3%
South FM 4
10.2 mi · 2%
East Lipan Drive
1.34 mi
North Houston Street
0.43 mi
I-20 Service Road
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.9 mi
510.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odessa
04h 15m from Granbury
Leave By
6:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Granbury

#1 Granbury

City in Texas, USA

Population11,101
Coordinates32.4420800, -97.7942000
Altitude224
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: South Morgan Street (-97.794271, 32.442085)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 931 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
20.42 gal
77.3 L · about $77.17
Round trip
$154.33
40.84 gal · 154.6 L
Estimated CO2
181.5 kg one way
Round trip: 362.9 kg / 800 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Granbury, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Granbury is 23:40:06, although it is 22:40:06 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.