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

The driving distance from Gunter, TX to El Paso, TX is about 674.2 miles (1085 km), with a travel time of about 10h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 578.6 miles (931.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 52m 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
674.2 mi
10h 26m
Flight
578.54 mi
931.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
578.54 mi
Kilometers
931.07 km
Flight Time
01h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
674.2 mi
Kilometers
1085.02 km
Drive Time
10h 26m

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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 10h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM MDT
Return by in Gunter
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gunter
2026-04-22T21:58
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:26 PM to 4:56 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
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gunter
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 Gunter
337 mi
05h 13m
To El Paso
337.2 mi
05h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°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 Gunter and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Street

    20 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1460 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    13.1 mi · 17 min · South 8th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Preston Road

    3 mi · 4 min · North Preston Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto US 380

    1341 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    71 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West University Drive

    948 ft · 19 sec · West University Drive

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1118 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West University Drive

    1025 ft · 15 sec · West University Drive

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Dallas North Tollway

    921 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on West University Drive

    1679 ft · 43 sec · West University Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dallas Parkway

    2539 ft · 42 sec · Dallas Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    8.6 mi · 9 min · Dallas North Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll

    1.1 km · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  24. 24

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  25. 25

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  26. 26

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  28. 28

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  31. 31

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gunter 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
36 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
594 mi · 88%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
19.9 mi · 3%
South 8th Street
13.1 mi · 2%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 2%
Dallas North Tollway
8.74 mi · 1%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 1%
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
10h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+95.6 mi
578.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
05h 13m from Gunter
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gunter 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 Gunter to El Paso?

The road trip is about 674.2 miles (1085 km) and usually takes 10h 26m 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 337 miles from Gunter and 337.2 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 578.6 miles (931.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.6 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 $89.90 one way or $179.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 211.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gunter 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 Gunter and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gunter and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 578.54 mi (931.07 km).

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#1 Gunter

City in Wood County, Texas, United States of America

Population1,748
Coordinates33.4478900, -96.7474900
Altitude215
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: North 4th Street (-96.747393, 33.44787)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1085 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.79 gal
90.06 L · about $89.90
Round trip
$179.80
47.58 gal · 180.12 L
Estimated CO2
211.4 kg one way
Round trip: 422.8 kg / 932 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $89.90 $179.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $101.16 $202.31
Premium $4.59 $109.22 $218.44
Diesel $3.99 $94.99 $189.99

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 Gunter, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Gunter is 21:58:42, although it is 20:58:42 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.