How far is Ore City, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Ore City, TX to El Paso, TX is about 776.1 miles (1249 km), with a travel time of about 11h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 690.7 miles (1111.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
776.1 mi
11h 44m
Flight
690.72 mi
1111.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
690.72 mi
Kilometers
1111.6 km
Flight Time
01h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
776.1 mi
Kilometers
1249.01 km
Drive Time
11h 44m

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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 11h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 PM MDT
Return by in Ore City
Fri, Apr 24, 12:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ore City
2026-04-23T01:26
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
11h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:44 PM to 6:14 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
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ore City
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
Loraine
TX

Town of the United States

From Ore City
389.6 mi
05h 52m
To El Paso
386.5 mi
05h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ore City and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1452 ft · 40 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    79 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Wood Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Wood Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward West I 20

    2000 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ore City 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
624 mi · 80%
West I 20
68.7 mi · 9%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 3%
I 20 West
19.3 mi · 2%
North Wood Street
1.46 mi
West Broadway Street
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
11h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.4 mi
690.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loraine
05h 52m from Ore City
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ore City and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ore City to El Paso?

The road trip is about 776.1 miles (1249 km) and usually takes 11h 44m 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?

Loraine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 389.6 miles from Ore City and 386.5 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 690.7 miles (1111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.4 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 $103.51 one way or $207.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 243.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ore City 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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ore City and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ore City and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 690.72 mi (1111.6 km).

Ore City

#1 Ore City

City in Texas, United States

Population1,228
Coordinates32.8001400, -94.7207600
Altitude100
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: US 259 (-94.720988, 32.800206)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.39 gal
103.67 L · about $103.51
Round trip
$207.01
54.78 gal · 207.34 L
Estimated CO2
243.4 kg one way
Round trip: 486.8 kg / 1073 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $103.51 $207.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $116.46 $232.92
Premium $4.59 $125.75 $251.49
Diesel $3.99 $109.37 $218.74

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 Ore City, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Ore City is 01:26:46, although it is 00:26:46 in El Paso.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.