How far is Hudson Bend, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Hudson Bend, TX to El Paso, TX is about 580.4 miles (934 km), with a travel time of about 08h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 514.6 miles (828.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
580.35 mi
08h 55m
Flight
514.63 mi
828.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
514.63 mi
Kilometers
828.21 km
Flight Time
01h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
580.35 mi
Kilometers
933.99 km
Drive Time
08h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM MDT
Return by in Hudson Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson Bend
2026-04-22T20:25
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:56 PM to 3:26 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
6:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson Bend
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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From Hudson Bend
289.9 mi
04h 27m
To El Paso
290.5 mi
04h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hudson Bend and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on La Hacienda Drive

    43 m · 11 sec · La Hacienda Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hudson Bend Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hudson Bend Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ranch Road 620 North

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Ranch Road 620 North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Flint Rock Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Flint Rock Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Serene Hills Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Serene Hills Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Highway 71

    11.4 mi · 15 min · West Highway 71

  7. 7

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    11.5 mi · 13 min · East State Highway 71

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 281 South: Johnson City

    763 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    17.5 mi · 19 min · South US Highway 281

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward Fredericksburg

    582 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

    2748 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    457.8 mi · 7 hr 16 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson Bend 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
458 mi · 79%
West US Highway 290
66.2 mi · 11%
South US Highway 281
17.5 mi · 3%
East State Highway 71
11.5 mi · 2%
West Highway 71
11.4 mi · 2%
Ranch Road 620 North
5.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

458 mi · 07h 16m

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
08h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.8 mi
514.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 27m from Hudson Bend
Leave By
6:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hudson Bend 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 Hudson Bend to El Paso?

The road trip is about 580.4 miles (934 km) and usually takes 08h 55m 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?

Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 289.9 miles from Hudson Bend and 290.5 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 514.6 miles (828.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 $77.39 one way or $154.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hudson Bend 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 around Hudson Bend and Sunny near El Paso.

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson Bend and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 514.63 mi (828.21 km).

Hudson Bend

#1 Hudson Bend

Census designated place

Population2,981
Coordinates30.4171400, -97.9291800
Altitude230
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: La Hacienda Drive (-97.929112, 30.416847)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 934 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.48 gal
77.52 L · about $77.39
Round trip
$154.79
40.96 gal · 155.04 L
Estimated CO2
182 kg one way
Round trip: 364 kg / 802 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $77.39 $154.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $87.08 $174.16
Premium $4.59 $94.02 $188.05
Diesel $3.99 $81.78 $163.55

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hudson Bend, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Hudson Bend is 20:25:25, although it is 19:25:25 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.