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

The driving distance from Muleshoe, TX to El Paso, TX is about 332.4 miles (535 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.8 miles (445.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
332.45 mi
05h 30m
Flight
276.78 mi
445.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.78 mi
Kilometers
445.44 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.45 mi
Kilometers
535.02 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM MDT
Return by in Muleshoe
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muleshoe
2026-04-22T20:14
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muleshoe
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kermit
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Muleshoe
173.7 mi
02h 45m
To El Paso
158.8 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
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 Muleshoe and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Street

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min · North 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    110 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Cowboy Way

    1.5 km · 1 min · Cowboy Way

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 82

    2281 ft · 36 sec · Highway 82

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 82

    32 mi · 40 min · US Highway 82

  6. 6

    Continue on Tatum Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto McAlister Drive

    615 ft · 27 sec · McAlister Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Avenue R

    118 m · 13 sec · West Avenue R

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South NM Highway 483

    13.7 mi · 24 min · South NM Highway 483

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Carlsbad Highway

    29.6 mi · 34 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway

    33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  19. 19

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    21.4 mi · 27 min · Montana Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto East Paisano Drive

    2489 ft · 40 sec · East Paisano Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard West

    50 m · 3 sec · Gateway Boulevard West

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Muleshoe 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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 31%
North 1st Street
73.4 mi · 22%
National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 10%
US Highway 82
32 mi · 10%
West Carlsbad Highway
29.6 mi · 9%
Montana Avenue
21.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.6 mi
276.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kermit
02h 45m from Muleshoe
Leave By
6:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Muleshoe 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 Muleshoe to El Paso?

The road trip is about 332.4 miles (535 km) and usually takes 05h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kermit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.7 miles from Muleshoe and 158.8 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 276.8 miles (445.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.33 one way or $88.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Muleshoe and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Muleshoe and Sunny near El Paso.

Stop Ideas Near Kermit

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kermit and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.3 mi away

City of Carlsbad Water System

Carlsbad , NM
101 N Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Waste management service,Mining company
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Carlsbad Municipal Annex

Carlsbad , NM
114 S Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Loving Village Hall

Loving , NM
415 W Cedar St, Loving, NM 88256
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kermit.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muleshoe and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 276.78 mi (445.44 km).

Muleshoe

#1 Muleshoe

City in Texas, USA

Population4,822
Coordinates34.2264700, -102.7238300
Altitude1156
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: North 1st Street (-102.723764, 34.226431)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.73 gal
44.41 L · about $44.33
Round trip
$88.66
23.46 gal · 88.82 L
Estimated CO2
104.2 kg one way
Round trip: 208.5 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.33 $88.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.88 $99.75
Premium $4.59 $53.85 $107.70
Diesel $3.99 $46.84 $93.68

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 Muleshoe, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Muleshoe is 20:14:44, although it is 19:14:44 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.