How far is Mission Bend, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Mission Bend, TX to El Paso, TX is about 733.2 miles (1179.9 km), with a travel time of about 10h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 658.1 miles (1059.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
733.18 mi
10h 59m
Flight
658.09 mi
1059.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
658.09 mi
Kilometers
1059.09 km
Flight Time
01h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
733.18 mi
Kilometers
1179.94 km
Drive Time
10h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM MDT
Return by in Mission Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mission Bend
2026-04-22T18:58
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:00 PM to 5:30 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
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mission Bend
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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From Mission Bend
365.4 mi
05h 30m
To El Paso
367.8 mi
05h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Mission Bend and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mission Bend and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on Marisol Drive

    622 ft · 30 sec · Marisol Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Los Altos Drive

    84 m · 12 sec · Los Altos Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Addicks Clodine Road

    1568 ft · 40 sec · Addicks Clodine Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bellaire Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bellaire Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3006 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto Westheimer Road

    1324 ft · 30 sec · Westheimer Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Farm to Market 1093 Road

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward WPT Toll West

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Fort Bend Westpark Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Fort Bend Westpark Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South

    4.7 mi · 6 min · West Grand Parkway South

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Houston

    2303 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Katy Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz

    599 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1087 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North

    81 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mission Bend 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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
538 mi · 73%
Katy Freeway
151 mi · 21%
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 3%
Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.42 mi · 1%
West Grand Parkway South
4.68 mi · 1%
Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
4.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Keep slight right

535 mi · 08h 34m

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 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.1 mi
658.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
05h 30m from Mission Bend
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mission Bend 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 Mission Bend to El Paso?

The road trip is about 733.2 miles (1179.9 km) and usually takes 10h 59m 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 365.4 miles from Mission Bend and 367.8 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 658.1 miles (1059.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.1 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 $97.76 one way or $195.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 229.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mission Bend 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 then Showers And Thunderstorms around Mission Bend and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mission Bend and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 658.09 mi (1059.09 km).

Mission Bend

#1 Mission Bend

Census designated place

Population36,501
Coordinates29.6938400, -95.6649500
Altitude29
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: Marisol Drive (-95.664974, 29.693835)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
25.87 gal
97.94 L · about $97.76
Round trip
$195.53
51.74 gal · 195.88 L
Estimated CO2
229.9 kg one way
Round trip: 459.8 kg / 1014 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $97.76 $195.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $110.00 $220.00
Premium $4.59 $118.77 $237.54
Diesel $3.99 $103.30 $206.60

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 Mission Bend, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Mission Bend is 18:58:16, although it is 17:58:16 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.