How far is New Waverly, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from New Waverly, TX to El Paso, TX is about 733.2 miles (1180 km), with a travel time of about 11h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 655.8 miles (1055.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Waverly and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Waverly and El Paso.
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Start on Gibbs Street
26 m · 6 sec · Gibbs Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 75 South
896 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 75 South
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Turn left onto State Highway 150 West
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 150 West
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Turn right onto Interstate 45 Frontage Road
1723 ft · 34 sec · Interstate 45 Frontage Road
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Continue on East Feeder
2515 ft · 1 min · East Feeder
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Continue straight
2636 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 30, US 190 East: 11th Street
1097 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 South
3212 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 South
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Turn left onto State Highway 30 West
46.6 mi · 55 min · State Highway 30 West
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158
1.1 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158
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Continue on Boonville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road
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Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway
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Continue on West William J Bryan Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway
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Turn left onto West State Highway 21
71.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · West State Highway 21
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Turn left onto State Highway 95
1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95
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Turn right onto State Highway 71 East
125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West
2021 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Continue on East Ben White Boulevard
7.4 mi · 8 min · East Ben White Boulevard
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
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Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd
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Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes
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Continue on West US Highway 290
115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
2748 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
457.8 mi · 7 hr 16 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 New Waverly and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
458 mi · 07h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving New Waverly 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 New Waverly to El Paso?
The road trip is about 733.2 miles (1180 km) and usually takes 11h 41m 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 372 miles from New Waverly and 361.3 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 655.8 miles (1055.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.4 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 $97.76 one way or $195.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 229.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between New Waverly and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around New Waverly and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Waverly and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 655.83 mi (1055.45 km).
#1 New Waverly
City in Walker County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,073 |
| Coordinates | 30.5377000, -95.4832800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 1180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 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 | $97.76 | $195.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $110.00 | $220.00 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $118.77 | $237.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $103.30 | $206.60 |
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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