How far is Olivarez, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Olivarez, TX to El Paso, TX is about 793.6 miles (1277.2 km), with a travel time of about 11h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 639.6 miles (1029.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 39m 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 11h 49m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olivarez and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olivarez and El Paso.
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Start on North Texas Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · North Texas Boulevard
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Continue on South Broadway Street
2637 ft · 52 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Edinburg Avenue
6.1 mi · 9 min · Edinburg Avenue
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Turn right onto Richardson Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Richardson Road
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Continue on East Schunior Street
2604 ft · 40 sec · East Schunior Street
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Continue on East Richardson Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Richardson Street
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Continue on East Richardson Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Richardson Road
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Turn right onto North Expressway 281
55 m · 4 sec · North Expressway 281
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69C North, US 281 North
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
71.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Keep slight right
70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street
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Continue straight
1199 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit straight
68.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
1054 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right
535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 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 Olivarez and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Olivarez 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 Olivarez to El Paso?
The road trip is about 793.6 miles (1277.2 km) and usually takes 11h 49m 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 396.4 miles from Olivarez and 397.2 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 639.6 miles (1029.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 154 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 $105.81 one way or $211.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 248.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Olivarez 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 Olivarez and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olivarez and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 639.57 mi (1029.29 km).
#1 Olivarez
Census designated place
| Population | 3,827 |
| Coordinates | 26.2284100, -97.9922300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 1277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 54m |
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 | $105.81 | $211.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $119.06 | $238.11 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $128.55 | $257.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $111.80 | $223.61 |
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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