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

The driving distance from Greenville, TX to El Paso, TX is about 686.2 miles (1104.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 612.2 miles (985.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 50m 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
686.19 mi
09h 55m
Flight
612.19 mi
985.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
612.19 mi
Kilometers
985.22 km
Flight Time
01h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
686.19 mi
Kilometers
1104.31 km
Drive Time
09h 55m

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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 09h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Tue, May 26, 5:47 AM MDT
Return by in Greenville
Tue, May 26, 4:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-25T20:52
Arrive El Paso
Tue, May 26, 6:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:55 PM to 4:25 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
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Greenville
342.7 mi
04h 57m
To El Paso
343.4 mi
04h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
89°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pickett Street

    14 m · 4 sec · Pickett Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto King Street

    83 m · 10 sec · King Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1158 ft · 29 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Stonewall Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Stonewall Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Park Street

    2763 ft · 49 sec · Park Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Moulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Moulton Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto I-30 Frontage Road

    931 ft · 19 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    829 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

    49 mi · 54 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    30.9 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
603 mi · 88%
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
49 mi · 7%
Tom Landry Freeway
30.9 mi · 5%
Moulton Street
0.77 mi
Stonewall Street
0.57 mi
Park Street
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

421 mi · 07h 00m

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
09h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74 mi
612.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
04h 57m from Greenville
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 686.2 miles (1104.3 km) and usually takes 09h 55m 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?

Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 342.7 miles from Greenville and 343.4 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 612.2 miles (985.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 74 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 $91.49 one way or $182.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 215.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 612.19 mi (985.22 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Population29,374
Coordinates33.1384500, -96.1108100
Altitude165
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: (-96.110883, 33.138451)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.21 gal
91.66 L · about $91.49
Round trip
$182.98
48.42 gal · 183.32 L
Estimated CO2
215.2 kg one way
Round trip: 430.3 kg / 949 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $91.49 $182.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $102.94 $205.88
Premium $4.59 $111.15 $222.30
Diesel $3.99 $96.67 $193.34

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 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greenville, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Greenville is 20:52:06, although it is 19:52:06 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.