How far is Medina, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Medina, TX to El Paso, TX is about 517.3 miles (832.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 450.6 miles (725.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 18m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 39m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medina and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medina and El Paso.
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Start on Newcomer Lane
20 m · 9 sec · Newcomer Lane
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Turn left onto State Highway 16 North
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 16 North
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 2828
9 mi · 10 min · Ranch Road 2828
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 173 North
1.4 km · 56 sec · State Highway 173 North
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Continue on Bandera Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Bandera Highway
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Turn slight right
73 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Veterans Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Veterans Highway
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Turn right onto Sidney Baker Street
1476 ft · 30 sec · Sidney Baker Street
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Continue on Fredericksburg Road
895 ft · 26 sec · Fredericksburg Road
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Turn left
1904 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
488.3 mi · 7 hr 46 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 Medina and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Fredericksburg Road
Merge slight left
488 mi · 07h 46m
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.
Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Medina and Rain Showers near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medina to El Paso?
The road trip is about 517.3 miles (832.5 km) and usually takes 07h 39m 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?
Fort Stockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 258.2 miles from Medina and 259 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 450.6 miles (725.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 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 $64.73 one way or $129.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Medina and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Medina and Rain Showers near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Stockton
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 Fort Stockton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medina and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 450.57 mi (725.13 km).
#1 Medina
Medina is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.7966100, -99.2464300 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| 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: 832 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 27m |
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 | $3.55 | $64.73 | $129.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $74.11 | $148.23 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $81.01 | $162.02 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $103.13 | $206.26 |
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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