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

The driving distance from Muniz, TX to El Paso, TX is about 787.7 miles (1267.7 km), with a travel time of about 11h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 633.7 miles (1019.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
787.74 mi
11h 38m
Flight
633.66 mi
1019.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
633.66 mi
Kilometers
1019.77 km
Flight Time
01h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
787.74 mi
Kilometers
1267.74 km
Drive Time
11h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM MDT
Return by in Muniz
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muniz
2026-04-22T20:12
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:39 PM to 6:09 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
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muniz
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 Muniz
392.7 mi
05h 49m
To El Paso
395.1 mi
05h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
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 Muniz and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wisconsin Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Wisconsin Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Alamo Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Alamo Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Alamo Road

    2923 ft · 1 min · North Alamo Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Schunior Street

    2604 ft · 40 sec · East Schunior Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Richardson Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Richardson Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Richardson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Richardson Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Expressway 281

    55 m · 4 sec · North Expressway 281

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69C North, US 281 North

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    71.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  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 Muniz 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
550 mi · 70%
I 69C North
142 mi · 18%
Nueces Street
83.2 mi · 11%
South Alamo Road
2.23 mi
East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.41 mi
Wisconsin Road
1.31 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 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+154 mi
633.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
05h 49m from Muniz
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Muniz 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 Muniz to El Paso?

The road trip is about 787.7 miles (1267.7 km) and usually takes 11h 38m 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 392.7 miles from Muniz and 395.1 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 633.7 miles (1019.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 154 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 $105.06 one way or $210.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 247.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muniz and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 633.66 mi (1019.77 km).

Muniz

#1 Muniz

Census designated place

Population1,370
Coordinates26.2564600, -98.0894500
Altitude27
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: Wisconsin Road (-98.089232, 26.257748)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.8 gal
105.22 L · about $105.06
Round trip
$210.11
55.6 gal · 210.44 L
Estimated CO2
247.1 kg one way
Round trip: 494.1 kg / 1089 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $105.06 $210.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $118.21 $236.41
Premium $4.59 $127.63 $255.26
Diesel $3.99 $111.01 $222.01

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 Muniz, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Muniz is 20:12:34, although it is 19:12:34 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.