How far is Onion Creek, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Onion Creek, TX to El Paso, TX is about 579.9 miles (933.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 527.5 miles (849 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 09h 01m.
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.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Onion Creek and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Onion Creek and El Paso.
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Start on Pinehurst Drive
1.1 mi · 4 min · Pinehurst Drive
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Turn left onto Onion Creek Parkway
1075 ft · 37 sec · Onion Creek Parkway
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Turn slight right
48 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
3260 ft · 1 min · South Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
4.7 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West, TX 71 East: Johnson City, Bastrop
2261 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
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Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd
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Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes
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Continue on West US Highway 290
115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
2748 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
457.8 mi · 7 hr 16 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 Onion Creek and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
458 mi · 07h 16m
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 Clear leaving Onion Creek 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 Onion Creek to El Paso?
The road trip is about 579.9 miles (933.3 km) and usually takes 09h 01m 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?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 291.1 miles from Onion Creek and 288.8 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 527.5 miles (849 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 $77.32 one way or $154.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 181.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Onion Creek 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 Clear around Onion Creek and Sunny near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.
Sanderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Onion Creek and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 527.58 mi (849.05 km).
#1 Onion Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 2,116 |
| Coordinates | 30.1366000, -97.7841700 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| 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: 933 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 14m |
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 | $77.32 | $154.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $87.00 | $173.99 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $93.93 | $187.86 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $81.70 | $163.39 |
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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