How far is Hughes Springs, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Hughes Springs, TX to El Paso, TX is about 791.5 miles (1273.8 km), with a travel time of about 12h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 696.7 miles (1121.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 03m 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 12h 01m.
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 Mitchell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hughes Springs and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hughes Springs and El Paso.
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Start on Ward
32 m · 7 sec · Ward
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Turn right onto 1st Street
6.2 mi · 9 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Broadnax Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Broadnax Street
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Turn slight left
18.3 mi · 23 min
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Continue on West Ferguson Road
2923 ft · 1 min · West Ferguson Road
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Take the exit left
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
161.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min
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Merge slight right
421 mi · 7 hr
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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 Hughes Springs 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 Ferguson Road
Merge slight right
421 mi · 07h 00m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hughes Springs 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 Hughes Springs to El Paso?
The road trip is about 791.5 miles (1273.8 km) and usually takes 12h 01m 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?
Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 387.5 miles from Hughes Springs and 404 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 696.7 miles (1121.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.8 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 $105.55 one way or $211.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 248.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hughes Springs 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hughes Springs and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hughes Springs and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 696.72 mi (1121.27 km).
#1 Hughes Springs
City in Cass County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,672 |
| Coordinates | 32.9984600, -94.6307600 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| 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: 1274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 52m |
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 | $105.55 | $211.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $118.76 | $237.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $128.23 | $256.45 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $111.52 | $223.05 |
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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