How far is Oak Leaf, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Oak Leaf, TX to El Paso, TX is about 645.5 miles (1038.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 565.8 miles (910.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 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 09h 41m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Leaf and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Leaf and El Paso.
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Start on Locust Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Locust Drive
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Continue on West Red Oak Road
2769 ft · 1 min · West Red Oak Road
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Continue on West Red Oak Road
127 m · 17 sec · West Red Oak Road
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Continue on West Red Oak Road
2996 ft · 1 min · West Red Oak Road
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Turn left
153 m · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35E
533 ft · 11 sec · North Interstate 35E
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E North
712 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9.3 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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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 Oak Leaf and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
429 mi · 07h 09m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Leaf 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 Oak Leaf to El Paso?
The road trip is about 645.5 miles (1038.9 km) and usually takes 09h 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 322.4 miles from Oak Leaf and 323.1 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 565.8 miles (910.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.7 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 $86.09 one way or $172.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 202.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oak Leaf 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 Oak Leaf and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Leaf and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 565.79 mi (910.55 km).
#1 Oak Leaf
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,498 |
| Coordinates | 32.5204200, -96.8547200 |
| 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: 1039 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 03m |
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 | $86.09 | $172.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $96.86 | $193.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $104.58 | $209.17 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $90.96 | $181.92 |
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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