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

The driving distance from Mexia, TX to El Paso, TX is about 698 miles (1123.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 587.8 miles (946 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
698.05 mi
10h 02m
Flight
587.83 mi
946.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
587.83 mi
Kilometers
946.02 km
Flight Time
01h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
698.05 mi
Kilometers
1123.4 km
Drive Time
10h 02m

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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 10h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM MDT
Return by in Mexia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mexia
2026-04-22T17:51
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:03 PM to 4:33 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
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mexia
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
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From Mexia
332.4 mi
05h 01m
To El Paso
365.7 mi
05h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°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 Mexia and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South McKinney Street

    1475 ft · 37 sec · South McKinney Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Milam Street

    35.2 mi · 49 min · East Milam Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Waco Drive

    2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 396

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    130 m · 12 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Valley Mills Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Valley Mills Drive

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1307 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on South Valley Mills Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · South Valley Mills Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    1381 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 84

    1092 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    114.6 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 67

    22 mi · 24 min · US 67

  20. 20

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US 67

    14.8 mi · 16 min · US 67

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    24 mi · 26 min · North Broadway Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    11.8 mi · 13 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Commerce Street

    34.6 mi · 36 min · Commerce Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward SH 158 West: Midland

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    1400 ft · 30 sec · East Interstate 20

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Odessa

    997 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    132.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mexia 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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
305 mi · 44%
US 84
115 mi · 16%
SH 158 West
62.7 mi · 9%
US 67
36.7 mi · 5%
East Milam Street
35.2 mi · 5%
Commerce Street
34.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

167 mi · 02h 43m

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
10h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+110.2 mi
587.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
05h 01m from Mexia
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mexia 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 Mexia to El Paso?

The road trip is about 698 miles (1123.4 km) and usually takes 10h 02m 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?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 332.4 miles from Mexia and 365.7 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 587.8 miles (946 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.2 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 $93.08 one way or $186.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 218.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mexia 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 Mexia and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mexia and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 587.83 mi (946.02 km).

Mexia

#1 Mexia

City in Limestone County, Texas, United States

Population7,287
Coordinates31.6798900, -96.4822000
Altitude159
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: South McKinney Street (-96.482584, 31.679863)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.63 gal
93.24 L · about $93.08
Round trip
$186.15
49.26 gal · 186.48 L
Estimated CO2
218.9 kg one way
Round trip: 437.8 kg / 965 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $93.08 $186.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $104.73 $209.45
Premium $4.59 $113.08 $226.15
Diesel $3.99 $98.35 $196.70

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mexia, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Mexia is 17:51:37, although it is 16:51:37 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.