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

The driving distance from Kingsville, TX to El Paso, TX is about 711.3 miles (1144.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 595.1 miles (957.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 59m 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
711.28 mi
10h 29m
Flight
595.17 mi
957.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
595.17 mi
Kilometers
957.83 km
Flight Time
01h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
711.28 mi
Kilometers
1144.69 km
Drive Time
10h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sat, Apr 18, 2:03 AM MDT
Return by in Kingsville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsville
2026-04-17T16:33
Arrive El Paso
Sat, Apr 18, 3:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:30 PM to 5:00 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
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsville
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 Kingsville
353.2 mi
05h 14m
To El Paso
358 mi
05h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 22 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 14th Street

    17 m · 5 sec · South 14th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East King Avenue

    15.2 mi · 19 min · East King Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

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

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

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

  10. 10

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

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsville 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
550 mi · 77%
Nueces Street
83.2 mi · 12%
East King Avenue
70 mi · 10%
East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.41 mi
I 10 West
0.67 mi
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 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 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+116.2 mi
595.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozona
05h 14m from Kingsville
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Kingsville 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 Kingsville to El Paso?

The road trip is about 711.3 miles (1144.7 km) and usually takes 10h 29m 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 353.2 miles from Kingsville and 358 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 595.1 miles (957.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 116.2 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 $94.85 one way or $189.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 223.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kingsville and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsville and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 595.17 mi (957.83 km).

Kingsville

#1 Kingsville

City in Texas, United States

Population24,989
Coordinates27.5158700, -97.8561100
Altitude18
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 14th Street (-97.856114, 27.51587)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
25.1 gal
95.01 L · about $94.85
Round trip
$189.71
50.2 gal · 190.02 L
Estimated CO2
223.1 kg one way
Round trip: 446.1 kg / 983 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $94.85 $189.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $106.73 $213.45
Premium $4.59 $115.23 $230.47
Diesel $3.99 $100.22 $200.45

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kingsville, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Kingsville is 16:33:39, although it is 15:33:39 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.