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

The driving distance from Hillsboro, TX to El Paso, TX is about 654.9 miles (1054 km), with a travel time of about 09h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 549 miles (883.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
654.89 mi
09h 44m
Flight
549.06 mi
883.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
549.06 mi
Kilometers
883.62 km
Flight Time
01h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
654.89 mi
Kilometers
1053.95 km
Drive Time
09h 44m

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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 09h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, May 21, 4:11 AM MDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Thu, May 21, 2:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-05-20T19:26
Arrive El Paso
Thu, May 21, 5:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:45 PM to 4:15 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
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsboro
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
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From Hillsboro
327.1 mi
04h 52m
To El Paso
327.8 mi
04h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Waco Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Waco Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1418 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2032 ft · 23 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    45 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Abilene

    1.6 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Abilene

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

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

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro 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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
604 mi · 92%
I 35W
45 mi · 7%
North Waco Street
3.61 mi · 1%
I 20 West
1.2 mi
Purple Heart Trail
0.39 mi
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 mi
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
09h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+105.9 mi
549 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
04h 52m from Hillsboro
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro to El Paso?

The road trip is about 654.9 miles (1054 km) and usually takes 09h 44m 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?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 327.1 miles from Hillsboro and 327.8 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 549 miles (883.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.9 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 $87.33 one way or $174.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 205.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hillsboro 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 Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hillsboro and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 549.06 mi (883.62 km).

Hillsboro

#1 Hillsboro

City in the U.

Population8,516
Coordinates32.0109900, -97.1300100
Altitude193
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: North Waco Street (-97.13015, 32.01099)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1054 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.11 gal
87.48 L · about $87.33
Round trip
$174.67
46.22 gal · 174.96 L
Estimated CO2
205.4 kg one way
Round trip: 410.8 kg / 906 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $87.33 $174.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $98.26 $196.53
Premium $4.59 $106.10 $212.20
Diesel $3.99 $92.28 $184.56

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 21, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hillsboro, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Hillsboro is 19:26:30, although it is 18:26:30 in El Paso.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.