How far is Leander, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Leander, TX to El Paso, TX is about 582.7 miles (937.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 516.7 miles (831.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 44m.
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 Leander and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leander and El Paso.
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Start on North US Highway 183
2 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 183
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Turn left onto North US Highway 183
1259 ft · 20 sec · North US Highway 183
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Take the ramp slight left
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto 183A Toll Road
2.4 mi · 2 min · 183A Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto North US Highway 183
1244 ft · 22 sec · North US Highway 183
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Turn left onto West State Highway 29
21.7 mi · 28 min · West State Highway 29
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Continue on East Polk Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Polk Street
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Continue on Buchanan Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Buchanan Drive
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Continue on TX 29
60.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · TX 29
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Continue on Austin Street
1 km · 60 sec · Austin Street
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Continue on Fort McKavitt Street
1.4 km · 58 sec · Fort McKavitt Street
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Continue on North US Highway 87
2995 ft · 44 sec · North US Highway 87
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Turn left onto US Highway 377
4.2 mi · 6 min · US Highway 377
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Continue on US Highway 377
9.7 mi · 14 min · US Highway 377
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Continue on US Highway 377
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 377
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Continue on United States Highway 377
6.7 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 377
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Continue on North US Highway 377
18.4 mi · 26 min · North US Highway 377
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
114 m · 8 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
436 mi · 6 hr 56 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 Leander 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
Merge slight right
436 mi · 06h 56m
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 Leander 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 Leander to El Paso?
The road trip is about 582.7 miles (937.7 km) and usually takes 08h 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?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 285.7 miles from Leander and 297 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 516.7 miles (831.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 66 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 $77.70 one way or $155.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Leander 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 Leander 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 Leander and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 516.75 mi (831.63 km).
#1 Leander
The fifth most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.
| Population | 70,519 |
| Coordinates | 30.5788100, -97.8530700 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| 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: 938 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 16m |
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 | $77.70 | $155.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $87.42 | $174.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $94.39 | $188.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $82.10 | $164.19 |
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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