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

The driving distance from Northcrest, TX to El Paso, TX is about 653.5 miles (1051.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 551.7 miles (887.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 05m 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
653.47 mi
10h 02m
Flight
551.74 mi
887.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
551.74 mi
Kilometers
887.94 km
Flight Time
01h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
653.47 mi
Kilometers
1051.66 km
Drive Time
10h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM MDT
Return by in Northcrest
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northcrest
2026-04-22T21:51
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:03 PM to 4:33 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
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northcrest
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 Northcrest
315.3 mi
05h 01m
To El Paso
338.2 mi
05h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Northcrest and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Rita Street

    83 m · 14 sec · South Rita Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Crest Drive

    902 ft · 18 sec · East Crest Drive

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    93 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    1405 ft · 28 sec · North Interstate 35

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, US 77 South

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 396

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    130 m · 12 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Valley Mills Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Valley Mills Drive

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1307 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on South Valley Mills Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · South Valley Mills Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    1381 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 84

    1092 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    114.6 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 67

    22 mi · 24 min · US 67

  20. 20

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US 67

    14.8 mi · 16 min · US 67

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    24 mi · 26 min · North Broadway Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    11.8 mi · 13 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Commerce Street

    34.6 mi · 36 min · Commerce Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward SH 158 West: Midland

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    1400 ft · 30 sec · East Interstate 20

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Odessa

    997 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    132.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northcrest 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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
305 mi · 47%
US 84
115 mi · 18%
SH 158 West
62.7 mi · 10%
US 67
36.7 mi · 6%
Commerce Street
34.6 mi · 5%
North Broadway Street
24 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

167 mi · 02h 43m

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
10h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.8 mi
551.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
05h 01m from Northcrest
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Northcrest 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 Northcrest to El Paso?

The road trip is about 653.5 miles (1051.7 km) and usually takes 10h 02m 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 315.3 miles from Northcrest and 338.2 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 551.7 miles (887.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.8 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 $87.14 one way or $174.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 204.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Northcrest 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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Northcrest and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northcrest and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 551.74 mi (887.94 km).

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#1 Northcrest

City in Texas, United States of America

Population1,785
Coordinates31.6365500, -97.0997200
Altitude150
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: South Rita Street (-97.099642, 31.636592)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1052 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.06 gal
87.29 L · about $87.14
Round trip
$174.29
46.12 gal · 174.58 L
Estimated CO2
204.9 kg one way
Round trip: 409.9 kg / 904 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $87.14 $174.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $98.05 $196.10
Premium $4.59 $105.87 $211.74
Diesel $3.99 $92.08 $184.16

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 Northcrest, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Northcrest is 21:51:18, although it is 20:51:18 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.