How far is La Vernia, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from La Vernia, TX to El Paso, TX is about 579.3 miles (932.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 524.8 miles (844.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 20m 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
579.31 mi
08h 40m
Flight
524.83 mi
844.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
524.83 mi
Kilometers
844.63 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
579.31 mi
Kilometers
932.31 km
Drive Time
08h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 AM MDT
Return by in La Vernia
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Vernia
2026-04-18T20:34
Arrive El Paso
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:40 PM to 3:10 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
6:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Vernia
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 La Vernia
289.2 mi
04h 20m
To El Paso
290.1 mi
04h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Vernia and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on Dry Hollow

    43 m · 10 sec · Dry Hollow

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chihuahua East

    50 m · 6 sec · Chihuahua East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bluebonnet Drive

    107 m · 9 sec · Bluebonnet Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    129 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    543 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Anderson Loop

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Anderson Loop

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  11. 11

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

    811 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Vernia 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
537 mi · 93%
Anderson Loop
32.9 mi · 6%
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 mi
Interstate 10 West
0.27 mi
North Mesa Street
0.26 mi
Bluebonnet Drive
0.25 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
08h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.5 mi
524.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 20m from La Vernia
Leave By
6:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Vernia 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 Vernia to El Paso?

The road trip is about 579.3 miles (932.3 km) and usually takes 08h 40m 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 289.2 miles from La Vernia and 290.1 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 524.8 miles (844.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 $77.24 one way or $154.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 181.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between La Vernia 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Vernia 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 La Vernia and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 524.83 mi (844.63 km).

La Vernia

#1 La Vernia

City in Wilson County, Texas, United States

Population1,449
Coordinates29.3563500, -98.1155600
Altitude149
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: Dry Hollow (-98.115479, 29.356343)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 932 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.44 gal
77.38 L · about $77.24
Round trip
$154.49
40.88 gal · 154.76 L
Estimated CO2
181.7 kg one way
Round trip: 363.3 kg / 801 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $77.24 $154.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $86.91 $173.82
Premium $4.59 $93.84 $187.68
Diesel $3.99 $81.62 $163.23

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between La Vernia, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in La Vernia is 20:34:59, although it is 19:34:59 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.