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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North 1st Street
73.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min · North 1st Street
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Turn slight right
110 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Cowboy Way
1.5 km · 1 min · Cowboy Way
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Turn left onto Highway 82
2281 ft · 36 sec · Highway 82
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Continue on US Highway 82
32 mi · 40 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on Tatum Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Avenue
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Turn right onto McAlister Drive
615 ft · 27 sec · McAlister Drive
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Turn right onto West Avenue R
118 m · 13 sec · West Avenue R
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South 2nd Street
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Continue on South NM Highway 483
13.7 mi · 24 min · South NM Highway 483
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Turn right onto West Carlsbad Highway
29.6 mi · 34 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on East Greene Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street
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Turn left onto South Canal Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on Montana Avenue
21.4 mi · 27 min · Montana Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Paisano Drive
2489 ft · 40 sec · East Paisano Drive
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Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard West
50 m · 3 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 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 Muleshoe and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
City of Carlsbad Water System
Carlsbad Municipal Annex
Loving Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kermit.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muleshoe and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 276.78 mi (445.44 km).
#1 Muleshoe
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 4,822 |
| Coordinates | 34.2264700, -102.7238300 |
| Altitude | 1156 |
| 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: 535 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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