How far is Irving, TX from San Elizario, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to San Elizario, TX is about 612.9 miles (986.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 551.5 miles (887.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 33m 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
612.91 mi
10h 16m
Flight
551.52 mi
887.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
551.52 mi
Kilometers
887.58 km
Flight Time
01h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
612.91 mi
Kilometers
986.38 km
Drive Time
10h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Elizario
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM MDT
Return by in Irving
Sun, Apr 19, 7:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-18T22:47
Arrive San Elizario
Sun, Apr 19, 9:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:17 PM to 4:47 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
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irving
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
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From Irving
306.1 mi
05h 08m
To San Elizario
306.8 mi
05h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
San Elizario Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Saturday
Using Clint as the closest live forecast in the El Paso County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and San Elizario.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irving and San Elizario.

  1. 1

    Start on North Ohio Street

    18 m · 4 sec · North Ohio Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 183: Fort Worth

    2781 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Airport Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express West: Airport Freeway TEXpress West

    1484 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway TEXpress

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  7. 7

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  8. 8

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  10. 10

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  12. 12

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    143.4 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard West

    152 m · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard West

  19. 19

    Turn left onto FM 1110

    1.4 km · 1 min · FM 1110

  20. 20

    Continue on Clint-San Elizario Road

    1709 ft · 30 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Socorro Road

    121 m · 10 sec · Socorro Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto San Elizario Rd.

    134 m · 19 sec · San Elizario Rd.

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · San Elizario Rd.

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and San Elizario.

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
570 mi · 93%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 2%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 1%
Airport Freeway
6.49 mi · 1%
West Irving Boulevard
2.85 mi
SH 121/183 TEXpress
2.74 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

421 mi · 07h 00m

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 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.4 mi
551.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
05h 08m from Irving
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irving and Sunny near San Elizario.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irving to San Elizario?

The road trip is about 612.9 miles (986.4 km) and usually takes 10h 16m 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?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 306.1 miles from Irving and 306.8 miles from San Elizario.

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

The direct path is about 551.5 miles (887.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 $81.74 one way or $163.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 192.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Irving and San Elizario, 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 Irving and Sunny near San Elizario.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and San Elizario. Straight-line distance: 551.52 mi (887.58 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
San Elizario

#2 San Elizario

City in El Paso County, Texas, United States

Population9,062
Coordinates31.5851100, -106.2727600
Altitude1110
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: San Elizario (-106.27276, 31.58511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 986 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.63 gal
81.87 L · about $81.74
Round trip
$163.48
43.26 gal · 163.74 L
Estimated CO2
192.2 kg one way
Round trip: 384.5 kg / 848 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $81.74 $163.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $91.97 $183.94
Premium $4.59 $99.30 $198.61
Diesel $3.99 $86.37 $172.74

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Irving, TX and San Elizario, TX. The current time in Irving is 22:47:51, although it is 21:47:51 in San Elizario.

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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.