How far is North Richland Hills, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from North Richland Hills, TX to El Paso, TX is about 613.5 miles (987.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 545.6 miles (878.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Richland Hills and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Richland Hills and El Paso.
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Start on Blaney Avenue
45 m · 9 sec · Blaney Avenue
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Continue on Blaney Avenue
128 m · 20 sec · Blaney Avenue
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Turn right onto Oakland Lane
88 m · 18 sec · Oakland Lane
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Turn left onto Holiday Lane
1322 ft · 42 sec · Holiday Lane
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Turn left onto Northeast Loop 820
1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast Loop 820
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 West
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
4.3 mi · 5 min · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
1799 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
421 mi · 7 hr
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Merge slight left
166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 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 North Richland Hills and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving North Richland Hills and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Richland Hills to El Paso?
The road trip is about 613.5 miles (987.3 km) and usually takes 08h 43m 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 306.4 miles from North Richland Hills and 307.1 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 545.6 miles (878.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.9 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 $81.82 one way or $163.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 192.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between North Richland Hills and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around North Richland Hills and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Richland Hills and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 545.61 mi (878.07 km).
#1 North Richland Hills
The third most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
| Population | 71,949 |
| Coordinates | 32.8343000, -97.2289000 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 987 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 39m |
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 | $81.82 | $163.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $92.06 | $184.11 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $99.40 | $198.79 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $86.45 | $172.90 |
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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