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

The driving distance from Olton, TX to El Paso, TX is about 367.9 miles (592.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 302.8 miles (487.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 16m 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
367.9 mi
06h 08m
Flight
302.79 mi
487.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
302.79 mi
Kilometers
487.3 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
367.9 mi
Kilometers
592.08 km
Drive Time
06h 08m

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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 06h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sat, May 30, 5:35 PM MDT
Return by in Olton
Sun, May 31, 12:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olton
2026-05-30T12:27
Arrive El Paso
Sat, May 30, 6:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 12:38 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
11:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olton
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
Kermit
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Olton
188.9 mi
03h 04m
To El Paso
179 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    60 m · 14 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Avenue

    26.3 mi · 40 min · Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North FM 168

    15.4 mi · 16 min · North FM 168

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East State Highway 114

    2863 ft · 45 sec · East State Highway 114

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South FM 168

    12.2 mi · 17 min · South FM 168

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Arnett Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Arnett Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Seagraves Road

    40.4 mi · 43 min · Seagraves Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Avenue A

    1394 ft · 18 sec · West Avenue A

  13. 13

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    27.5 mi · 31 min · Hobbs Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Marland Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Marland Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on East Marland Street

    3007 ft · 45 sec · East Marland Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway

    33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  23. 23

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    21.4 mi · 27 min · Montana Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto East Paisano Drive

    2489 ft · 40 sec · East Paisano Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard West

    50 m · 3 sec · Gateway Boulevard West

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olton 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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 28%
Hobbs Highway
47.9 mi · 13%
Seagraves Road
40.4 mi · 11%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 11%
National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 9%
Main Avenue
26.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

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
06h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.1 mi
302.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kermit
03h 04m from Olton
Leave By
11:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Olton 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 Olton to El Paso?

The road trip is about 367.9 miles (592.1 km) and usually takes 06h 08m 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?

Kermit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.9 miles from Olton and 179 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 302.8 miles (487.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 $49.05 one way or $98.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Olton and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olton and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olton and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 302.79 mi (487.3 km).

Olton

#1 Olton

City in Texas, United States

Population2,025
Coordinates34.1834100, -102.1346300
Altitude1101
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: (-102.134364, 34.183416)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 592 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.98 gal
49.14 L · about $49.05
Round trip
$98.10
25.96 gal · 98.28 L
Estimated CO2
115.4 kg one way
Round trip: 230.7 kg / 509 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.05 $98.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.19 $110.38
Premium $4.59 $59.59 $119.18
Diesel $3.99 $51.83 $103.66

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Olton, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Olton is 12:27:11, although it is 11:27:11 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.