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

The driving distance from Mission, TX to El Paso, TX is about 798.8 miles (1285.5 km), with a travel time of about 11h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 624.1 miles (1004.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
798.78 mi
11h 22m
Flight
624.12 mi
1004.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
624.12 mi
Kilometers
1004.42 km
Flight Time
01h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
798.78 mi
Kilometers
1285.51 km
Drive Time
11h 22m

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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 11h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 11:41 AM MDT
Return by in Mission
Fri, Apr 24, 12:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mission
2026-04-23T01:19
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
11h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:22 PM to 5:52 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
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mission
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
398.5 mi
05h 41m
To El Paso
400.3 mi
05h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mission and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Tom Landry Street

    41 m · 10 sec · East Tom Landry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Conway Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Conway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US 83 Exwy Service Road

    47 m · 3 sec · US 83 Exwy Service Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Expressway 83

    3058 ft · 1 min · East Expressway 83

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 2 East, US 83 East

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.6 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mission 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
550 mi · 69%
I 69C North
150 mi · 19%
Nueces Street
83.2 mi · 10%
I 2 East
8.35 mi · 1%
East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.41 mi
North Conway Avenue
1.06 mi
Longest Stretch

McDermott Freeway

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
11h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+174.7 mi
624.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
05h 41m from Mission
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mission and Mostly 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 to El Paso?

The road trip is about 798.8 miles (1285.5 km) and usually takes 11h 22m 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 398.5 miles from Mission and 400.3 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 624.1 miles (1004.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 174.7 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 $106.53 one way or $213.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 250.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mission and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 624.12 mi (1004.42 km).

Mission

#1 Mission

A city in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Population84,496
Coordinates26.2159100, -98.3252900
Altitude43
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: East Tom Landry Street (-98.325299, 26.215856)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
28.19 gal
106.7 L · about $106.53
Round trip
$213.06
56.38 gal · 213.4 L
Estimated CO2
250.5 kg one way
Round trip: 501 kg / 1105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $106.53 $213.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $119.86 $239.73
Premium $4.59 $129.42 $258.84
Diesel $3.99 $112.56 $225.13

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mission, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Mission is 01:19:39, although it is 00:19:39 in El Paso.

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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.