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

The driving distance from Groveton, TX to El Paso, TX is about 777.1 miles (1250.7 km), with a travel time of about 12h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 671.5 miles (1080.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 35m 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
777.16 mi
12h 17m
Flight
671.43 mi
1080.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
671.43 mi
Kilometers
1080.56 km
Flight Time
01h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
777.16 mi
Kilometers
1250.72 km
Drive Time
12h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, May 7, 8:20 AM MDT
Return by in Groveton
Thu, May 7, 9:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groveton
2026-05-06T21:02
Arrive El Paso
Thu, May 7, 9:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
12h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:18 PM to 6:48 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
11:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groveton
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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From Groveton
385 mi
06h 08m
To El Paso
392.2 mi
06h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 3:00 PM MDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    1 km · 56 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sunset Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Sunset Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    16.5 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Robb Street

    18.5 mi · 21 min · North Robb Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1012 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Riverside Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    605 ft · 22 sec · Riverside Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on 11th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 11th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 30 West

    46.6 mi · 54 min · State Highway 30 West

  10. 10

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158

    1.1 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158

  11. 11

    Continue on Boonville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on West William J Bryan Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West State Highway 21

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · West State Highway 21

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 71 East

    125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  23. 23

    Continue on East Ben White Boulevard

    7.4 mi · 8 min · East Ben White Boulevard

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

    136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

  26. 26

    Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd

    1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes

    2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes

  28. 28

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290

  29. 29

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290

  33. 33

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290

  35. 35

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

    2748 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    457.8 mi · 7 hr 16 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Groveton 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
40 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
458 mi · 59%
West US Highway 290
96.7 mi · 12%
West State Highway 21
71.4 mi · 9%
State Highway 30 West
46.6 mi · 6%
State Highway 71 East
20.1 mi · 3%
North Robb Street
18.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

458 mi · 07h 16m

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
12h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+105.6 mi
671.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
06h 08m from Groveton
Leave By
11:24 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Groveton 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 Groveton to El Paso?

The road trip is about 777.1 miles (1250.7 km) and usually takes 12h 17m 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 385 miles from Groveton and 392.2 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 671.5 miles (1080.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.6 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 $103.62 one way or $207.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 243.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Groveton and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Groveton and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groveton and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 671.43 mi (1080.56 km).

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#1 Groveton

County seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States

Population1,030
Coordinates31.0549100, -95.1257700
Altitude100
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: US 287 (-95.125781, 31.054893)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.42 gal
103.81 L · about $103.62
Round trip
$207.24
54.84 gal · 207.62 L
Estimated CO2
243.7 kg one way
Round trip: 487.4 kg / 1075 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $103.62 $207.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $116.59 $233.18
Premium $4.59 $125.89 $251.77
Diesel $3.99 $109.49 $218.98

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 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Groveton, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Groveton is 21:02:31, although it is 20:02:31 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.