How far is Hico, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Hico, TX to El Paso, TX is about 569.4 miles (916.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 496.1 miles (798.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 13m 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 08h 36m.
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.
The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hico and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hico and El Paso.
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Start on West 2nd Street
2077 ft · 29 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Turn left onto South State Highway 108
1.2 km · 1 min · South State Highway 108
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Continue on South Graham Avenue
3201 ft · 1 min · South Graham Avenue
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Continue on South Graham Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Graham Street
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Continue on North State Highway 108
22.3 mi · 33 min · North State Highway 108
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Turn left onto West Interstate 20
1009 ft · 28 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
751 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
237.7 mi · 3 hr 59 min
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Continue straight
132.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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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 Hico and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
238 mi · 03h 59m
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 Hico 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 Hico to El Paso?
The road trip is about 569.4 miles (916.3 km) and usually takes 08h 36m 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?
Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 290.1 miles from Hico and 279.2 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 496.1 miles (798.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.3 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 $75.92 one way or $151.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hico 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 Hico and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hico and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 496.13 mi (798.44 km).
#1 Hico
City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,437 |
| Coordinates | 31.9829300, -98.0336500 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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: 916 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 06m |
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 | $75.92 | $151.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $85.42 | $170.85 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $92.23 | $184.47 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $80.22 | $160.44 |
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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