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

The driving distance from Inez, TX to El Paso, TX is about 681.3 miles (1096.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 610.8 miles (983 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 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
681.26 mi
10h 25m
Flight
610.83 mi
983.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
610.83 mi
Kilometers
983.03 km
Flight Time
01h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
681.26 mi
Kilometers
1096.39 km
Drive Time
10h 25m

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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 10h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, May 28, 8:32 AM MDT
Return by in Inez
Thu, May 28, 7:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inez
2026-05-27T23:07
Arrive El Paso
Thu, May 28, 9:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:26 PM to 4:56 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
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Inez
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
Ozona
TX

Census designated place

From Inez
340.1 mi
05h 12m
To El Paso
341.2 mi
05h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 PM MDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    833 ft · 39 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1361 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Holzeauser Road

    1451 ft · 32 sec · Holzeauser Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    992 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 Business: Victoria

    1783 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    3022 ft · 59 sec · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto US Highway 87 North

    22 mi · 25 min · US Highway 87 North

  14. 14

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Esplanade Street

    1.2 km · 60 sec · South Esplanade Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Heaton Street

    3.9 mi · 4 min · West Heaton Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    129 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    543 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Anderson Loop

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Anderson Loop

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Inez 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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
537 mi · 79%
Anderson Loop
32.9 mi · 5%
US Highway 87 North
22 mi · 3%
Holzeauser Road
6.83 mi · 1%
Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
6.35 mi · 1%
West Heaton Street
4.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Keep slight right

535 mi · 08h 34m

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
10h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.5 mi
610.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozona
05h 12m from Inez
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Inez and Mostly Clear near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Inez to El Paso?

The road trip is about 681.3 miles (1096.4 km) and usually takes 10h 25m 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?

Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 340.1 miles from Inez and 341.2 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 610.8 miles (983 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.5 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 $90.85 one way or $181.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 213.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Inez and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Inez and Mostly Clear near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Inez and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 610.83 mi (983.03 km).

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#1 Inez

Census designated place

Population2,098
Coordinates28.9038800, -96.7880400
Altitude20
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: Church Street (-96.788025, 28.903855)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1096 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.04 gal
91 L · about $90.85
Round trip
$181.69
48.08 gal · 182 L
Estimated CO2
213.6 kg one way
Round trip: 427.3 kg / 942 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $90.85 $181.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $102.22 $204.44
Premium $4.59 $110.37 $220.74
Diesel $3.99 $95.99 $191.98

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 28, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Inez, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Inez is 23:07:19, although it is 22:07:19 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.