How far is La Coste, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from La Coste, TX to El Paso, TX is about 566.9 miles (912.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 487 miles (783.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Coste and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Coste and El Paso.
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Start on the route
47 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South Front Street
1311 ft · 38 sec · South Front Street
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Turn right onto Castro Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Castro Avenue
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Turn right onto County Road 482
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 482
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Turn right onto US Highway 90 East
6.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90 East
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on West US Highway 90
3174 ft · 1 min · West US Highway 90
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Turn left onto Anderson Loop
1 km · 50 sec · Anderson Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on Anderson Loop
16.2 mi · 18 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Valero Way
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1 mi · 2 min · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 West
1823 ft · 33 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mesa Street
1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Coste and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Coste 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 La Coste to El Paso?
The road trip is about 566.9 miles (912.3 km) and usually takes 08h 22m 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 283.2 miles from La Coste and 283.7 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 487 miles (783.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.9 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 $75.58 one way or $151.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 177.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between La Coste 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 La Coste and Sunny near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Coste and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 487.02 mi (783.78 km).
#1 La Coste
City in Medina County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,119 |
| Coordinates | 29.3107900, -98.8100300 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
#2 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 912 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $75.58 | $151.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $85.04 | $170.08 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $91.82 | $183.64 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $79.86 | $159.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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