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

The driving distance from Kempner, TX to El Paso, TX is about 575.9 miles (926.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 502.3 miles (808.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 54m 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
575.88 mi
08h 57m
Flight
502.32 mi
808.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
502.32 mi
Kilometers
808.4 km
Flight Time
01h 00m

Driving Distance

Road route
575.88 mi
Kilometers
926.79 km
Drive Time
08h 57m

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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 08h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM MDT
Return by in Kempner
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kempner
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:57 PM to 3:27 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
6:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kempner
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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From Kempner
283.7 mi
04h 28m
To El Paso
292.2 mi
04h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Kempner and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Avenue

    49 m · 9 sec · Depot Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    55 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Central Texas Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Central Texas Expressway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto FM 1715

    6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East FM 580

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580

  6. 6

    Continue on East Avenue J

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Key Avenue

    1899 ft · 32 sec · North Key Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    15.1 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 183

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US Highway 190 West

    61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 190 West

  11. 11

    Continue on Boy Street

    635 ft · 13 sec · Boy Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    39 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Blackburn Street

    109 m · 10 sec · Blackburn Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Commerce Street

    84 m · 11 sec · East Commerce Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Menard Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190

  19. 19

    Continue on East US Highway 190

    11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West US Highway 190

    16.4 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ranch Road 864

    42 mi · 46 min · Ranch Road 864

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: El Paso

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    384.5 mi · 6 hr 8 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kempner 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
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
385 mi · 67%
US Highway 190 West
61 mi · 11%
Ranch Road 864
42 mi · 7%
United States Highway 190
18.7 mi · 3%
West US Highway 190
16.4 mi · 3%
North US Highway 183
15.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

385 mi · 06h 08m

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
08h 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.6 mi
502.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 28m from Kempner
Leave By
6:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kempner 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 Kempner to El Paso?

The road trip is about 575.9 miles (926.8 km) and usually takes 08h 57m 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?

Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 283.7 miles from Kempner and 292.2 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 502.3 miles (808.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.6 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 $76.79 one way or $153.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kempner and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 502.32 mi (808.4 km).

Kempner

#1 Kempner

City in Lampasas County, Texas, United States

Population1,160
Coordinates31.0810100, -98.0025200
Altitude264
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: Depot Avenue (-98.002473, 31.081074)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 927 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.32 gal
76.92 L · about $76.79
Round trip
$153.58
40.64 gal · 153.84 L
Estimated CO2
180.6 kg one way
Round trip: 361.2 kg / 796 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $76.79 $153.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $86.40 $172.80
Premium $4.59 $93.29 $186.58
Diesel $3.99 $81.14 $162.28

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 Kempner, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Kempner is 23:40:29, although it is 22:40:29 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.