How far is Hereford, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Hereford, TX to El Paso, TX is about 370.3 miles (595.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hudspeth County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hereford and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hereford and El Paso.
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Start on the route
74 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
21.3 mi · 22 min · West 1st Street
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Continue straight
26.7 mi · 30 min
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Continue on Wheeler Avenue
4.8 mi · 6 min · Wheeler Avenue
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Continue on Mabry Drive
3.7 mi · 4 min · Mabry Drive
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Continue on East 1st Street
1196 ft · 18 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Prince Street
17.4 mi · 22 min · South Prince Street
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Continue on North Chicago Avenue
1782 ft · 51 sec · North Chicago Avenue
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue straight
91.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
99.6 mi · 2 hr 6 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Bookout Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Bookout Road
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1673 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 54 South
34.8 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 54
28.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on Gateway South Boulevard
7.6 mi · 9 min · Gateway South Boulevard
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Keep slight left
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Paisano Drive
1072 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto East Paisano Drive
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Paisano Drive
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Turn right onto South Mesa Street
1159 ft · 22 sec · South 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 Hereford and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West 2nd Street
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
99.6 mi · 02h 06m
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 Sunny leaving Hereford and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hereford to El Paso?
The road trip is about 370.3 miles (595.9 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?
Dell City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.8 miles from Hereford and 185.5 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 $49.39 one way or $98.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hereford 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 Sunny around Hereford and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hereford and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 316.7 mi (509.68 km).
#1 Hereford
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 14,389 |
| Coordinates | 34.8152100, -102.3993200 |
| Altitude | 1163 |
| 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: 596 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $49.39 | $98.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.57 | $111.15 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $60.00 | $120.01 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $52.19 | $104.38 |
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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