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

The driving distance from Ingleside, TX to El Paso, TX is about 704.9 miles (1134.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 617 miles (992.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
704.88 mi
10h 28m
Flight
616.97 mi
992.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
616.97 mi
Kilometers
992.92 km
Flight Time
01h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
704.88 mi
Kilometers
1134.39 km
Drive Time
10h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM MDT
Return by in Ingleside
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ingleside
2026-04-22T23:23
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:28 PM to 4:58 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
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ingleside
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 Ingleside
351.4 mi
05h 14m
To El Paso
353.4 mi
05h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 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 Ingleside and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1535 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 181

    5.3 mi · 6 min · US Highway 181

  6. 6

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 181

    6 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 89

    2.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 89

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Texas 188: Sinton

    2309 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    15 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto I-37 Access Road

    1127 ft · 23 sec · I-37 Access Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left

    939 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    109.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ingleside 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
550 mi · 78%
I-37 Access Road
110 mi · 16%
US Highway 181
11.3 mi · 2%
State Highway 89
4.26 mi · 1%
East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.41 mi
Railroad Avenue
1.32 mi
Longest Stretch

McDermott Freeway

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 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.9 mi
617 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozona
05h 14m from Ingleside
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ingleside 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 Ingleside to El Paso?

The road trip is about 704.9 miles (1134.4 km) and usually takes 10h 28m 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 351.4 miles from Ingleside and 353.4 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 617 miles (992.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.9 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 $93.98 one way or $187.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 221 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ingleside and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 616.97 mi (992.92 km).

Ingleside

#1 Ingleside

City in Texas, United States

Population10,043
Coordinates27.8778000, -97.2116600
Altitude4
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: South Main Street (-97.211675, 27.877801)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.87 gal
94.15 L · about $93.98
Round trip
$187.97
49.74 gal · 188.3 L
Estimated CO2
221 kg one way
Round trip: 442 kg / 974 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $93.98 $187.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $105.75 $211.49
Premium $4.59 $114.18 $228.36
Diesel $3.99 $99.31 $198.61

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 Ingleside, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Ingleside is 23:23:25, although it is 22:23:25 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.