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

The driving distance from Hemphill, TX to El Paso, TX is about 859.5 miles (1383.3 km), with a travel time of about 13h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 744.4 miles (1198 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 24m 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
859.56 mi
13h 12m
Flight
744.4 mi
1197.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
744.4 mi
Kilometers
1197.99 km
Flight Time
01h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
859.56 mi
Kilometers
1383.33 km
Drive Time
13h 12m

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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 13h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Tue, May 26, 8:08 PM MDT
Return by in Hemphill
Wed, May 27, 10:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hemphill
2026-05-26T07:56
Arrive El Paso
Tue, May 26, 9:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
13h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:12 PM to 7:42 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
9:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hemphill
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
Trent
TX

Texas

From Hemphill
430.7 mi
06h 36m
To El Paso
428.9 mi
06h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Felts

    97 m · 16 sec · Felts

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mann Street

    1435 ft · 35 sec · Mann Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.8 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    48.7 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    32 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Medford Drive

    77 m · 7 sec · North Medford Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    856 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, Loop 287 West: Tyler

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  17. 17

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 175 West

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    21.1 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hemphill 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
624 mi · 73%
US Highway 175 West
68.5 mi · 8%
US 69 North
57.2 mi · 7%
Mann Street
49 mi · 6%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.1 mi · 2%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

429 mi · 07h 09m

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
13h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
26h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+115.1 mi
744.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trent
06h 36m from Hemphill
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hemphill 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 Hemphill to El Paso?

The road trip is about 859.5 miles (1383.3 km) and usually takes 13h 12m 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?

Trent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 430.7 miles from Hemphill and 428.9 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 744.4 miles (1198 km), while the road route adds roughly 115.1 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 $114.62 one way or $229.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 269.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hemphill and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 744.4 mi (1197.99 km).

Hemphill

#1 Hemphill

City in Sabine County, Texas, United States

Population1,211
Coordinates31.3407400, -93.8468500
Altitude85
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: Felts (-93.846844, 31.340081)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)28h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)21h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)17h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)14h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)12h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
30.33 gal
114.82 L · about $114.62
Round trip
$229.23
60.66 gal · 229.64 L
Estimated CO2
269.5 kg one way
Round trip: 539.1 kg / 1189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $114.62 $229.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $128.96 $257.93
Premium $4.59 $139.25 $278.49
Diesel $3.99 $121.11 $242.22

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 Hemphill, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Hemphill is 07:56:38, although it is 06:56:38 in El Paso.

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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.