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

The driving distance from Kountze, TX to El Paso, TX is about 840.5 miles (1352.7 km), with a travel time of about 12h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 726.5 miles (1169.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 29m 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
840.54 mi
12h 44m
Flight
726.49 mi
1169.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
726.49 mi
Kilometers
1169.17 km
Flight Time
01h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
840.54 mi
Kilometers
1352.72 km
Drive Time
12h 44m

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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 12h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 PM MDT
Return by in Kountze
Fri, Apr 24, 7:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kountze
2026-04-23T06:00
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
12h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:45 PM to 7:15 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
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kountze
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 Kountze
416.3 mi
06h 22m
To El Paso
424.3 mi
06h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Cherry Street

    30 m · 6 sec · South Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Brown Street

    79 m · 13 sec · East Brown Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Pine Street

    562 ft · 7 sec · South Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Monroe Street

    24.3 mi · 36 min · West Monroe Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    42.1 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosby Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Crosby Freeway

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward US 90 West

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Katy Freeway

    175.2 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz

    599 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518

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

  15. 15

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

    2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1087 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North

    81 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  22. 22

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

    811 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 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 Kountze 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
537 mi · 64%
Katy Freeway
177 mi · 21%
West Monroe Street
24.3 mi · 3%
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 2%
Crosby Freeway
12 mi · 1%
East Freeway
6.19 mi · 1%
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
12h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
25h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+114 mi
726.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction
06h 22m from Kountze
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kountze and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kountze to El Paso?

The road trip is about 840.5 miles (1352.7 km) and usually takes 12h 44m 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 416.3 miles from Kountze and 424.3 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 726.5 miles (1169.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 114 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 $112.09 one way or $224.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 263.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kountze and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 726.49 mi (1169.17 km).

Kountze

#1 Kountze

City in Hardin County, Texas, USA

Population2,109
Coordinates30.3716000, -94.3124100
Altitude26
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 Cherry Street (-94.312197, 30.371634)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)28h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)21h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)14h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)12h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
29.66 gal
112.28 L · about $112.09
Round trip
$224.17
59.32 gal · 224.56 L
Estimated CO2
263.6 kg one way
Round trip: 527.2 kg / 1162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $112.09 $224.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $126.11 $252.23
Premium $4.59 $136.17 $272.34
Diesel $3.99 $118.43 $236.86

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 Kountze, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Kountze is 06:00:34, although it is 05:00:34 in El Paso.

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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.