How far is Meridian, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Meridian, TX to El Paso, TX is about 593 miles (954.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 518.3 miles (834.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 01m.
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.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and El Paso.
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Start on the route
29 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Morgan Street
812 ft · 14 sec · Morgan Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
3182 ft · 57 sec · State Highway 22
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Turn right onto Texas State Highway 6
22.7 mi · 26 min · Texas State Highway 6
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Continue on West 2nd Street
3050 ft · 41 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Turn left onto South State Highway 108
1.2 km · 1 min · South State Highway 108
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Continue on South Graham Avenue
3201 ft · 1 min · South Graham Avenue
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Continue on South Graham Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Graham Street
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Continue on North State Highway 108
22.3 mi · 33 min · North State Highway 108
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Turn left onto West Interstate 20
1009 ft · 28 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
751 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
237.7 mi · 3 hr 59 min
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Continue straight
132.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Merge slight left
166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 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 Meridian 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 20 West
Merge slight left
238 mi · 03h 59m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meridian 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 Meridian to El Paso?
The road trip is about 593 miles (954.3 km) and usually takes 09h 01m 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?
Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 301.9 miles from Meridian and 291 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 518.3 miles (834.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.7 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 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 $79.06 one way or $158.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 185.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Meridian and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meridian and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 518.28 mi (834.09 km).
#1 Meridian
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 31.9232100, -97.6566900 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 954 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 23m |
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 | $79.06 | $158.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $88.95 | $177.90 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $96.04 | $192.09 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $83.53 | $167.07 |
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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