How far is Palm Valley, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Palm Valley, TX to El Paso, TX is about 805.7 miles (1296.7 km), with a travel time of about 11h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 652.3 miles (1049.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 52m 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
805.76 mi
11h 56m
Flight
652.28 mi
1049.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
652.28 mi
Kilometers
1049.75 km
Flight Time
01h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
805.76 mi
Kilometers
1296.75 km
Drive Time
11h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Fri, May 29, 11:16 PM MDT
Return by in Palm Valley
Sat, May 30, 12:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Valley
2026-05-29T12:20
Arrive El Paso
Sat, May 30, 12:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:56 PM to 6:26 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
12:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Valley
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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From Palm Valley
400.5 mi
05h 58m
To El Paso
405.2 mi
05h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Valley and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on Bougainvillea Drive

    1281 ft · 60 sec · Bougainvillea Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dilworth Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dilworth Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wilson Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Wilson Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Expressway 77

    2165 ft · 43 sec · North Expressway 77

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    694 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    86.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min · U.S. Highway 77

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    623 ft · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto FM 772

    1009 ft · 17 sec · FM 772

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South 6th Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South 6th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West King Avenue

    14.5 mi · 18 min · West King Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Valley 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
550 mi · 68%
U.S. Highway 77
87.1 mi · 11%
Nueces Street
83.2 mi · 10%
West King Avenue
69.3 mi · 9%
South 6th Street
4.41 mi · 1%
Wilson Road
1.81 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+153.4 mi
652.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
05h 58m from Palm Valley
Leave By
12:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Palm Valley 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 Palm Valley to El Paso?

The road trip is about 805.7 miles (1296.7 km) and usually takes 11h 56m 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 400.5 miles from Palm Valley and 405.2 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 652.3 miles (1049.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 153.4 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 $107.44 one way or $214.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 252.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Palm Valley 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 Palm Valley and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Valley and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 652.28 mi (1049.75 km).

Palm Valley

#1 Palm Valley

In Cameron County, Texas, USA, Palm Valley is a town.

Population1,231
Coordinates26.2017400, -97.7541600
Altitude13
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: Bougainvillea Drive (-97.754188, 26.200318)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)20h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
28.43 gal
107.63 L · about $107.44
Round trip
$214.87
56.86 gal · 215.26 L
Estimated CO2
252.7 kg one way
Round trip: 505.3 kg / 1114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $107.44 $214.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $120.88 $241.77
Premium $4.59 $130.52 $261.04
Diesel $3.99 $113.52 $227.04

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Palm Valley, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Palm Valley is 12:20:05, although it is 11:20:05 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.