How far is Hondo, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Hondo, TX to El Paso, TX is about 546.2 miles (879.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 467.6 miles (752.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 48m 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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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 Upton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hondo and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hondo and El Paso.
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Start on 19th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 19th Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
2795 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 90 East
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 173 North: Bandera
986 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 173 South
27.6 mi · 39 min · State Highway 173 South
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 173 North
11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 173 North
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Continue on Bandera Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Bandera Highway
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Turn slight right
73 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Veterans Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Veterans Highway
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Turn right onto Sidney Baker Street
1476 ft · 30 sec · Sidney Baker Street
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Continue on Fredericksburg Road
895 ft · 26 sec · Fredericksburg Road
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Turn left
1904 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
488.3 mi · 7 hr 46 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 Hondo and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Fredericksburg Road
Merge slight left
488 mi · 07h 46m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hondo 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 Hondo to El Paso?
The road trip is about 546.2 miles (879.1 km) and usually takes 07h 54m 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?
McCamey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 272.8 miles from Hondo and 273.5 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 467.6 miles (752.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.6 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 $72.86 one way or $145.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 171.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hondo 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hondo and Sunny near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near McCamey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McCamey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hondo and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 467.6 mi (752.53 km).
#1 Hondo
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 9,492 |
| Coordinates | 29.3474600, -99.1414200 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| 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: 879 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 48m |
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 | $72.86 | $145.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $81.98 | $163.96 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $88.51 | $177.03 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $76.99 | $153.97 |
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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