How far is Merkel, TX from El Paso, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merkel and El Paso is 381.99 miles (614.75 km).
Flight distance from Merkel, TX to El Paso, TX is 381.99 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 52 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 47 minutes to travel from Merkel to El Paso with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merkel, Texas to El Paso, Texas is: 436.65 miles (702.72 km) by car.
Driving from Merkel to El Paso will take approximately 06 hours 26 minutes.
#1 Merkel
City in Texas
| Population | 2629 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°28'14"N 100°0'46"W |
| Latitude | 32.4706800 |
| Longitude | -100.0128700 |
| Altitude | 570 |
| 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. It is located on the border between the United States and Mexico. El Paso is a major center for the transportation industry and is home to Fort Bliss.
| Population | 681534 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°45'31"N 106°29'13"W |
| Latitude | 31.7587200 |
| Longitude | -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in El Paso: North Mesa Street (-106.487016,31.758664)
Estimated Travel Time Between Merkel and El Paso
The distance between Merkel and El Paso is 703 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 48 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Merkel, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Merkel is 08:14:58, although it is 07:14:58 in El Paso.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 43 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 58.33 liters (15.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merkel and El Paso.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merkel to El Paso is $46.55 (diesel $61.52).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $46.55 | $53.08 | $58.2 | $61.52 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merkel and El Paso (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Merkel 238.22 miles (383 km)
Driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Merkel 269.34 miles (433 km)
