How far is Mineral Wells, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Mineral Wells, TX to El Paso, TX is about 565.7 miles (910.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 494.4 miles (795.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 10m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 05m.
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 second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mineral Wells and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Wells and El Paso.
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Start on Southeast 1st Street
75 m · 8 sec · Southeast 1st Street
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Turn right onto Southeast 1st Avenue
79 m · 13 sec · Southeast 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast 2nd Street
85 m · 18 sec · Southeast 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Oak Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Oak Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 281
12.5 mi · 14 min · US Highway 281
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Turn right onto I-20 Service Road
1500 ft · 41 sec · I-20 Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
687 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-20
386.6 mi · 6 hr 24 min · I-20
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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 Mineral Wells 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
Merge slight left onto I-20
387 mi · 06h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mineral Wells and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mineral Wells to El Paso?
The road trip is about 565.7 miles (910.4 km) and usually takes 08h 05m 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?
Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 284.1 miles from Mineral Wells and 281.7 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 494.4 miles (795.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.3 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 $75.43 one way or $150.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 177.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mineral Wells and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mineral Wells and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Wells and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 494.36 mi (795.6 km).
#1 Mineral Wells
City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States
| Population | 15,219 |
| Coordinates | 32.8084600, -98.1128200 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 910 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 03m |
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 | $75.43 | $150.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $84.87 | $169.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $91.64 | $183.27 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $79.70 | $159.40 |
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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