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

The driving distance from Livingston, TX to El Paso, TX is about 775.9 miles (1248.7 km), with a travel time of about 12h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 686.1 miles (1104.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
775.89 mi
12h 22m
Flight
686.08 mi
1104.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
686.08 mi
Kilometers
1104.14 km
Flight Time
01h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
775.89 mi
Kilometers
1248.68 km
Drive Time
12h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Wed, May 13, 9:35 AM MDT
Return by in Livingston
Wed, May 13, 10:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-05-12T22:13
Arrive El Paso
Wed, May 13, 10:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
12h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:23 PM to 6:53 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
11:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From Livingston
386.8 mi
06h 11m
To El Paso
389.1 mi
06h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Avenue

    3 m · 4 sec · North Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Church Street

    42.5 mi · 49 min · West Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 11th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 11th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 30 West

    46.6 mi · 54 min · State Highway 30 West

  5. 5

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158

    1.1 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158

  6. 6

    Continue on Boonville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on West William J Bryan Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West State Highway 21

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · West State Highway 21

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 71 East

    125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  18. 18

    Continue on East Ben White Boulevard

    7.4 mi · 8 min · East Ben White Boulevard

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

    136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

  21. 21

    Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd

    1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes

    2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes

  23. 23

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290

  24. 24

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290

  28. 28

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290

  30. 30

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

    2748 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    457.8 mi · 7 hr 16 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston 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
35 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
458 mi · 59%
West US Highway 290
96.7 mi · 12%
West State Highway 21
71.4 mi · 9%
State Highway 30 West
46.6 mi · 6%
West Church Street
42.5 mi · 5%
State Highway 71 East
20.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

458 mi · 07h 16m

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 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.8 mi
686.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
06h 11m from Livingston
Leave By
11:14 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Livingston 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 Livingston to El Paso?

The road trip is about 775.9 miles (1248.7 km) and usually takes 12h 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 386.8 miles from Livingston and 389.1 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 686.1 miles (1104.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.8 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 $103.47 one way or $206.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 243.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Livingston and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 686.08 mi (1104.14 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

Texan town

Population5,503
Coordinates30.7110300, -94.9329900
Altitude51
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: US 190 (-94.932996, 30.711)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.38 gal
103.64 L · about $103.47
Round trip
$206.94
54.76 gal · 207.28 L
Estimated CO2
243.3 kg one way
Round trip: 486.7 kg / 1073 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $103.47 $206.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $116.42 $232.84
Premium $4.59 $125.70 $251.40
Diesel $3.99 $109.33 $218.66

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Livingston, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Livingston is 22:13:25, although it is 21:13:25 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.