How far is Manchaca, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Manchaca, TX to El Paso, TX is about 575.8 miles (926.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 524.7 miles (844.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 47m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchaca and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchaca and El Paso.
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Start on Menchaca Road
31 m · 6 sec · Menchaca Road
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Turn right onto West FM 1626
1.1 mi · 2 min · West FM 1626
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Turn right onto West FM 1626
1.3 km · 1 min · West FM 1626
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Take the ramp slight right toward 45 Toll West
97 m · 8 sec
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Continue on 45 Southwest Toll Road
3.2 mi · 3 min · 45 Southwest Toll Road
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Keep slight left to continue on 45 Southwest Toll Road
3053 ft · 37 sec · 45 Southwest Toll Road
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Continue on State Highway 45 Southwest
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 45 Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ranch Road 1826
1344 ft · 26 sec · Ranch Road 1826
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Continue on Ranch to Market Road 1826
2.8 mi · 4 min · Ranch to Market Road 1826
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Turn right onto Nutty Brown Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Nutty Brown Road
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Turn left onto West US Highway 290
25.8 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
2748 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
457.8 mi · 7 hr 16 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 Manchaca 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 left
458 mi · 07h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Manchaca and Mostly Cloudy near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchaca to El Paso?
The road trip is about 575.8 miles (926.6 km) and usually takes 08h 47m 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 287.4 miles from Manchaca and 288.3 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 524.7 miles (844.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 CST. 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 $72.77 one way or $145.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Manchaca 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 Manchaca and Mostly Cloudy 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 Manchaca and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 524.67 mi (844.38 km).
#1 Manchaca
Manchaca is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1407700, -97.8330600 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 927 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 10m |
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 | $3.58 | $72.77 | $145.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $83.19 | $166.38 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $90.87 | $181.74 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $115.46 | $230.92 |
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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