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

The driving distance from Leonard, TX to El Paso, TX is about 690.5 miles (1111.2 km), with a travel time of about 10h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 606.4 miles (975.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 56m 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
690.45 mi
10h 28m
Flight
606.38 mi
975.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
606.38 mi
Kilometers
975.87 km
Flight Time
01h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
690.45 mi
Kilometers
1111.17 km
Drive Time
10h 28m

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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 10h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM MDT
Return by in Leonard
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leonard
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:28 PM to 4:58 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
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leonard
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
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Leonard
344.9 mi
05h 14m
To El Paso
345.5 mi
05h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    16 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fannin Street

    2934 ft · 59 sec · Fannin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South State Highway 78

    8.5 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 78

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 160

    3000 ft · 1 min · State Highway 160

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1927 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1068 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Highway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Central Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SRT Toll South: Sam Rayburn Tollway

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll

    1.1 km · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  20. 20

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  22. 22

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leonard 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
30 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
7 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
594 mi · 86%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
31.5 mi · 5%
Sam Rayburn Highway
13.3 mi · 2%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 2%
South State Highway 78
8.54 mi · 1%
Central Expressway
7.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

421 mi · 07h 00m

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
10h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.1 mi
606.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
05h 14m from Leonard
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leonard 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 Leonard to El Paso?

The road trip is about 690.5 miles (1111.2 km) and usually takes 10h 28m 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?

Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 344.9 miles from Leonard and 345.5 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 606.4 miles (975.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.1 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 $92.06 one way or $184.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 216.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Leonard and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leonard and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leonard and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 606.38 mi (975.87 km).

Leonard

#1 Leonard

City in Texas, United States

Population2,068
Coordinates33.3795500, -96.2474800
Altitude219
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 Main Street (-96.247525, 33.37955)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.36 gal
92.23 L · about $92.06
Round trip
$184.11
48.72 gal · 184.46 L
Estimated CO2
216.5 kg one way
Round trip: 433 kg / 955 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $92.06 $184.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $103.58 $207.16
Premium $4.59 $111.84 $223.67
Diesel $3.99 $97.27 $194.54

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 Leonard, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Leonard is 19:38:25, although it is 18:38:25 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.