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

The driving distance from Newark, TX to El Paso, TX is about 609.8 miles (981.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 532.1 miles (856.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 41m 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
609.72 mi
09h 20m
Flight
532.09 mi
856.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
532.09 mi
Kilometers
856.32 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
609.72 mi
Kilometers
981.25 km
Drive Time
09h 20m

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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 09h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Mon, May 4, 8:41 PM MDT
Return by in Newark
Tue, May 5, 7:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-05-04T12:20
Arrive El Paso
Mon, May 4, 9:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:21 PM to 3:51 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
5:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newark
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
Midland
TX

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

From Newark
309.4 mi
04h 40m
To El Paso
300.2 mi
04h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mellown Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Mellown Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chambers Street

    95 m · 16 sec · Chambers Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hudson Street

    93 m · 13 sec · Hudson Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto FM 718

    1.1 mi · 2 min · FM 718

  5. 5

    Continue on Avondale Haslet Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Avondale Haslet Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Saginaw Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 14 min · North Saginaw Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    2715 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 820 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
594 mi · 97%
Jim Wright Freeway
9.92 mi · 2%
North Saginaw Boulevard
9.28 mi · 2%
Avondale Haslet Road
3.26 mi · 1%
FM 718
1.09 mi
I 820 West
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

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
09h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.7 mi
532.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
04h 40m from Newark
Leave By
5:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newark and Mostly Cloudy near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to El Paso?

The road trip is about 609.8 miles (981.3 km) and usually takes 09h 20m 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?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 309.4 miles from Newark and 300.2 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 532.1 miles (856.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.7 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 $81.29 one way or $162.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 191.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Newark 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 Newark and Mostly Cloudy near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 532.09 mi (856.32 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

City in Texas, United States

Population1,251
Coordinates33.0012400, -97.4844700
Altitude212
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: Mellown Street (-97.484465, 33.000953)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 981 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.51 gal
81.44 L · about $81.29
Round trip
$162.57
43.02 gal · 162.88 L
Estimated CO2
191.2 kg one way
Round trip: 382.3 kg / 843 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $81.29 $162.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $91.46 $182.92
Premium $4.59 $98.75 $197.50
Diesel $3.99 $85.89 $171.78

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 04, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Newark, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Newark is 12:20:57, although it is 11:20:57 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.