How far is Harlingen, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Harlingen, TX to El Paso, TX is about 805.8 miles (1296.8 km), with a travel time of about 11h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 655.6 miles (1055.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlingen and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlingen and El Paso.
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Start on South Commerce Street
4 m · 4 sec · South Commerce Street
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Turn left onto West Harrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto North Expressway 77
130 m · 12 sec · North Expressway 77
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69E North, US 77 North
884 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
88 mi · 1 hr 38 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight right
623 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto FM 772
1009 ft · 17 sec · FM 772
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Turn straight onto South 6th Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto West King Avenue
14.5 mi · 18 min · West King Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street
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Continue straight
1199 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit straight
68.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
1054 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right
535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 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 Harlingen and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
McDermott Freeway
Keep slight right
535 mi · 08h 34m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Harlingen and 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 Harlingen to El Paso?
The road trip is about 805.8 miles (1296.8 km) and usually takes 11h 23m 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 400.5 miles from Harlingen and 405.2 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 655.6 miles (1055.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 150.2 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 $107.44 one way or $214.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 252.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Harlingen and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Harlingen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlingen and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 655.59 mi (1055.07 km).
#1 Harlingen
The most populous city in Cameron County, Texas.
| Population | 65,176 |
| Coordinates | 26.1906300, -97.6961000 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 1297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 20h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 03m |
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 | $107.44 | $214.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $120.88 | $241.77 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $130.52 | $261.04 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $113.52 | $227.04 |
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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