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

The driving distance from McCamey, TX to El Paso, TX is about 285.8 miles (459.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.76 mi
04h 23m
Flight
254.9 mi
410.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.9 mi
Kilometers
410.22 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.76 mi
Kilometers
459.89 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sun, Apr 12, 4:24 PM MDT
Return by in McCamey
Sun, Apr 12, 9:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCamey
2026-04-12T13:00
Arrive El Paso
Sun, Apr 12, 5:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McCamey
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Van Horn
TX

Town of the United States

From McCamey
142.7 mi
02h 11m
To El Paso
143 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Burleson Avenue

    2 m · 8 sec · South Burleson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    80 mi · 1 hr 22 min · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    205 mi · 3 hr 19 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McCamey and El Paso.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 3rd Street
285 mi · 100%
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 mi
North Mesa Street
0.26 mi
Missouri Avenue
0.16 mi
South Burleson Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

West 3rd Street

Continue straight

205 mi · 03h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
254.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Horn
02h 11m from McCamey
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McCamey 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 McCamey to El Paso?

The road trip is about 285.8 miles (459.9 km) and usually takes 04h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Van Horn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.7 miles from McCamey and 143 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.09 one way or $76.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between McCamey 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 Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McCamey and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McCamey and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 254.9 mi (410.22 km).

McCamey

#1 McCamey

City in Upton County, Texas, United States

Population2,036
Coordinates31.1359800, -102.2243000
Altitude752
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: West 3rd Street (-102.224314, 31.13599)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.08 gal
38.17 L · about $38.09
Round trip
$76.18
20.16 gal · 76.34 L
Estimated CO2
89.6 kg one way
Round trip: 179.2 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.09 $76.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.86 $85.72
Premium $4.59 $46.28 $92.55
Diesel $3.99 $40.25 $80.50

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between McCamey, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in McCamey is 13:00:44, although it is 12:00:44 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.