How far is Henderson, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Henderson, TX to El Paso, TX is about 778.6 miles (1253 km), with a travel time of about 11h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 685.4 miles (1103 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 11h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Mitchell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and El Paso.
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Start on East Main Street
14 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1057 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Depot Street
128 m · 9 sec · West Depot Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Van Buren Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Van Buren Street
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Houston Street
3263 ft · 2 min · Houston Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Houston Street
113 m · 7 sec · Houston Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 135 North
38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 135 North
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 135 North
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 135 North
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Turn left onto I-20 Access Road
29 m · 3 sec · I-20 Access Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Dallas
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
83.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 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 Henderson and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Henderson 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 Henderson to El Paso?
The road trip is about 778.6 miles (1253 km) and usually takes 11h 07m 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?
Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 385.9 miles from Henderson and 392.6 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 685.4 miles (1103 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.2 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 $103.81 one way or $207.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 244.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Henderson 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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Henderson and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 685.36 mi (1102.98 km).
#1 Henderson
City in Rusk County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,049 |
| Coordinates | 32.1532200, -94.7993800 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| 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: 1253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 42m |
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 | $103.81 | $207.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $116.80 | $233.60 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $126.11 | $252.23 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $109.69 | $219.38 |
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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