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

The driving distance from McQueeney, TX to El Paso, TX is about 575.9 miles (926.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 524 miles (843.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 17m 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
575.93 mi
08h 38m
Flight
524.01 mi
843.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
524.01 mi
Kilometers
843.32 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
575.93 mi
Kilometers
926.87 km
Drive Time
08h 38m

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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 08h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM MDT
Return by in McQueeney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McQueeney
2026-04-22T21:33
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:39 PM to 3:09 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
6:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in McQueeney
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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From McQueeney
289.8 mi
04h 19m
To El Paso
286.1 mi
04h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 McQueeney and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cypress Ridge Road

    11 m · 9 sec · Cypress Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Seguin Road

    1848 ft · 43 sec · Seguin Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 725

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Farm-to-Market Road 725

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Interstate 35 South

    663 ft · 13 sec · Interstate 35 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  7. 7

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop

    726 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Loop 1604 West

    554 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    16.7 mi · 18 min · Anderson Loop

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McQueeney 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
537 mi · 93%
Anderson Loop
16.7 mi · 3%
Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 2%
Farm-to-Market Road 725
8.72 mi · 2%
North Pan Am Expressway
1.8 mi
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Keep slight right

535 mi · 08h 34m

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
08h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.9 mi
524 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 19m from McQueeney
Leave By
6:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McQueeney 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 McQueeney to El Paso?

The road trip is about 575.9 miles (926.9 km) and usually takes 08h 38m 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 289.8 miles from McQueeney and 286.1 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 524 miles (843.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 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 $76.79 one way or $153.58 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 McQueeney 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around McQueeney and Sunny near El Paso.

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McQueeney and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 524.01 mi (843.32 km).

McQueeney

#1 McQueeney

Census designated place

Population2,545
Coordinates29.5921700, -98.0333400
Altitude167
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: Cypress Ridge Road (-98.033329, 29.592152)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 927 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.32 gal
76.93 L · about $76.79
Round trip
$153.58
40.64 gal · 153.86 L
Estimated CO2
180.6 kg one way
Round trip: 361.2 kg / 796 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $76.79 $153.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $86.40 $172.80
Premium $4.59 $93.29 $186.58
Diesel $3.99 $81.14 $162.28

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 McQueeney, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in McQueeney is 21:33:57, although it is 20:33:57 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.