How far is Marfa, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Marfa, TX to El Paso, TX is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marfa and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marfa and El Paso.
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Start on the route
58 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto South Highland Street
55 m · 9 sec · South Highland Street
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Turn right onto West San Antonio Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West San Antonio Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 West
33.8 mi · 35 min · US Highway 90 West
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Continue on California Avenue
2850 ft · 37 sec · California Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 90
37.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 90
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Continue on Van Horn Street
2208 ft · 34 sec · Van Horn Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Frontage Road
1034 ft · 28 sec · Northwest Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West: El Paso
920 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
119.7 mi · 1 hr 59 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 Marfa and El Paso.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
120 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Marfa 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 Marfa to El Paso?
The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Van Horn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Marfa and 97.3 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177 miles (284.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.92 one way or $51.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Marfa 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 Marfa and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marfa and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 177 mi (284.85 km).
#1 Marfa
Small town in western Texas
| Population | 1,591 |
| Coordinates | 30.3097300, -104.0213400 |
| Altitude | 1428 |
| 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: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.92 | $51.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.17 | $58.34 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.49 | $62.99 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
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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