How far is North Alamo, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from North Alamo, TX to El Paso, TX is about 789.9 miles (1271.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 633.5 miles (1019.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 25m 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
789.94 mi
11h 42m
Flight
633.46 mi
1019.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
633.46 mi
Kilometers
1019.45 km
Flight Time
01h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
789.94 mi
Kilometers
1271.28 km
Drive Time
11h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Jun 11, 1:21 AM MDT
Return by in North Alamo
Thu, Jun 11, 2:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Alamo
2026-06-10T14:39
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Jun 11, 2:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:43 PM to 6:13 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
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Alamo
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 North Alamo
393.5 mi
05h 51m
To El Paso
396.4 mi
05h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Alamo and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    78 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Cesar Chavez Road

    686 ft · 24 sec · North Cesar Chavez Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Eldora Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Eldora Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Raul Longoria Road

    2635 ft · 60 sec · Raul Longoria Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Nolana Loop

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Nolana Loop

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Veterans Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · North Veterans Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on South I Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South I Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Wisconsin Road

    1148 ft · 30 sec · East Wisconsin Road

  9. 9

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

    1292 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Alamo 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
550 mi · 70%
I 69C North
145 mi · 18%
Nueces Street
83.2 mi · 11%
South I Road
1.5 mi
East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.41 mi
East Eldora Road
1.29 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 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+156.4 mi
633.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
05h 51m from North Alamo
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Alamo and Mostly Clear near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Alamo to El Paso?

The road trip is about 789.9 miles (1271.3 km) and usually takes 11h 42m 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 393.5 miles from North Alamo and 396.4 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 633.5 miles (1019.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 156.4 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 $105.36 one way or $210.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 247.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between North Alamo 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 North Alamo and Mostly Clear near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Alamo and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 633.46 mi (1019.45 km).

North Alamo

#1 North Alamo

Census designated place

Population3,235
Coordinates26.2173000, -98.1289000
Altitude30
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: (-98.128901, 26.217293)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.88 gal
105.52 L · about $105.36
Round trip
$210.72
55.76 gal · 211.04 L
Estimated CO2
247.8 kg one way
Round trip: 495.5 kg / 1092 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $105.36 $210.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $118.55 $237.09
Premium $4.59 $128.00 $255.99
Diesel $3.99 $111.32 $222.65

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 · Jun 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between North Alamo, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in North Alamo is 14:39:01, although it is 13:39:01 in El Paso.

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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.