How far is Mount Vernon, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, TX to El Paso, TX is about 738.4 miles (1188.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 663.7 miles (1068.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 28m 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
738.41 mi
11h 14m
Flight
663.72 mi
1068.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
663.72 mi
Kilometers
1068.15 km
Flight Time
01h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
738.41 mi
Kilometers
1188.35 km
Drive Time
11h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sun, May 31, 6:57 AM MDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Sun, May 31, 7:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-05-30T20:43
Arrive El Paso
Sun, May 31, 7:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:14 PM to 5:44 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
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
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
Coahoma
TX

Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America

From Mount Vernon
368.8 mi
05h 37m
To El Paso
369.7 mi
05h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM MDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    3241 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 37 South

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 37 South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Interstate 30

    1810 ft · 50 sec · West Interstate 30

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    844 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    147.1 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
1.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Interstate 30
735 mi · 100%
State Highway 37 South
1.8 mi
East Main Street
0.61 mi
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 mi
North Mesa Street
0.26 mi
Missouri Avenue
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

West Interstate 30

Merge slight right

421 mi · 07h 00m

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 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.7 mi
663.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coahoma
05h 37m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon to El Paso?

The road trip is about 738.4 miles (1188.4 km) and usually takes 11h 14m 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?

Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 368.8 miles from Mount Vernon and 369.7 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 663.7 miles (1068.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.7 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 $98.48 one way or $196.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 231.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mount Vernon 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 Cloudy around Mount Vernon and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 663.72 mi (1068.15 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

Town in Texas, United States

Population2,769
Coordinates33.1887300, -95.2213300
Altitude150
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 Main Street (-95.22133, 33.18868)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.06 gal
98.63 L · about $98.48
Round trip
$196.96
52.12 gal · 197.26 L
Estimated CO2
231.6 kg one way
Round trip: 463.2 kg / 1021 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $98.48 $196.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $110.81 $221.61
Premium $4.59 $119.64 $239.28
Diesel $3.99 $104.06 $208.12

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mount Vernon, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Mount Vernon is 20:43:17, although it is 19:43:17 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.