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

The driving distance from Kirbyville, TX to El Paso, TX is about 878.2 miles (1413.3 km), with a travel time of about 13h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 747.7 miles (1203.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 35m 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
878.16 mi
13h 17m
Flight
747.68 mi
1203.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
747.68 mi
Kilometers
1203.27 km
Flight Time
01h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
878.16 mi
Kilometers
1413.27 km
Drive Time
13h 17m

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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 13h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sat, May 30, 7:21 PM MDT
Return by in Kirbyville
Sun, May 31, 9:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirbyville
2026-05-30T07:03
Arrive El Paso
Sat, May 30, 8:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
13h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:18 PM to 7:48 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
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kirbyville
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Junction
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Kirbyville
437.8 mi
06h 38m
To El Paso
440.4 mi
06h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Elizabeth Avenue

    93 m · 10 sec · South Elizabeth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Lavielle Street

    107 m · 21 sec · East Lavielle Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    48.6 mi · 54 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastex Freeway

    84.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Eastex Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Katy Freeway

    175.2 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz

    599 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1087 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North

    81 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  17. 17

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

    811 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirbyville 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
537 mi · 61%
Katy Freeway
177 mi · 20%
Eastex Freeway
84.2 mi · 10%
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 2%
Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.42 mi · 1%
Gordon A Blake Highway
2.01 mi
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
13h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
26h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+130.5 mi
747.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction
06h 38m from Kirbyville
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kirbyville 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 Kirbyville to El Paso?

The road trip is about 878.2 miles (1413.3 km) and usually takes 13h 17m 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?

Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 437.8 miles from Kirbyville and 440.4 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 747.7 miles (1203.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 130.5 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 $117.11 one way or $234.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 275.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirbyville and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 747.68 mi (1203.27 km).

Kirbyville

#1 Kirbyville

City in Jasper County, Texas, United States

Population2,032
Coordinates30.6604800, -93.8926800
Altitude34
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 Elizabeth Avenue (-93.892765, 30.660482)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)29h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)21h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)17h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)14h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)12h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
30.99 gal
117.3 L · about $117.11
Round trip
$234.22
61.98 gal · 234.6 L
Estimated CO2
275.4 kg one way
Round trip: 550.8 kg / 1214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $117.11 $234.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $131.77 $263.54
Premium $4.59 $142.28 $284.55
Diesel $3.99 $123.74 $247.49

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kirbyville, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Kirbyville is 07:03:25, although it is 06:03:25 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.