How far is Idalou, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Idalou, TX to El Paso, TX is about 359.6 miles (578.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 308.8 miles (496.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Idalou and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Idalou and El Paso.
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Start on Walnut Street
24 m · 8 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
7.9 mi · 8 min · West 1st Street
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Turn straight onto Parkway Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Parkway Drive
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Continue on Marsha Sharp Freeway
26.3 mi · 30 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway
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Continue straight
15 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Seagraves Road
40.4 mi · 43 min · Seagraves Road
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Turn right onto West Avenue A
1394 ft · 18 sec · West Avenue A
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
27.5 mi · 31 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on North Marland Boulevard
1.3 mi · 1 min · North Marland Boulevard
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Continue on East Marland Street
3007 ft · 45 sec · East Marland Street
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Continue on West Marland Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on East Greene Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street
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Turn left onto South Canal Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on Montana Avenue
21.4 mi · 27 min · Montana Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Paisano Drive
2489 ft · 40 sec · East Paisano Drive
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Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard West
50 m · 3 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 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 Idalou and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 62
Continue on US Highway 62
102 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Idalou 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 Idalou to El Paso?
The road trip is about 359.6 miles (578.8 km) and usually takes 05h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kermit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.4 miles from Idalou and 182.2 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 308.8 miles (496.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.96 one way or $95.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Idalou and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Idalou and Sunny near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near Kermit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Carlsbad Municipal Annex
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kermit.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Idalou and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 308.77 mi (496.92 km).
#1 Idalou
City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,313 |
| Coordinates | 33.6664700, -101.6829400 |
| Altitude | 973 |
| 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: 579 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $47.96 | $95.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.96 | $107.92 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $58.26 | $116.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $50.67 | $101.34 |
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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