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

The driving distance from Palmer, TX to El Paso, TX is about 654.1 miles (1052.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 576.4 miles (927.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
654.14 mi
09h 50m
Flight
576.42 mi
927.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
576.42 mi
Kilometers
927.66 km
Flight Time
01h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
654.14 mi
Kilometers
1052.74 km
Drive Time
09h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM MDT
Return by in Palmer
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmer
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:51 PM to 4:21 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
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmer
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
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From Palmer
328.7 mi
04h 55m
To El Paso
325.5 mi
04h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Jefferson Street

    127 m · 14 sec · West Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Dallas Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Dallas Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Dallas Street

    587 ft · 17 sec · North Dallas Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Interstate 45

    1551 ft · 43 sec · South Interstate 45

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North: Dallas

    591 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
624 mi · 95%
I 45 North
15.3 mi · 2%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 2%
North Dallas Street
1.16 mi
I 20 West
0.96 mi
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 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
09h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.7 mi
576.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
04h 55m from Palmer
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Palmer 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 Palmer to El Paso?

The road trip is about 654.1 miles (1052.7 km) and usually takes 09h 50m 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?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 328.7 miles from Palmer and 325.5 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 576.4 miles (927.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.7 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 $87.22 one way or $174.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 205.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Palmer 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 around Palmer and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 576.42 mi (927.66 km).

Palmer

#1 Palmer

Town in Texas, USA

Population2,169
Coordinates32.4312500, -96.6677700
Altitude141
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: West Jefferson Street (-96.667808, 32.431363)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1053 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.08 gal
87.38 L · about $87.22
Round trip
$174.44
46.16 gal · 174.76 L
Estimated CO2
205.1 kg one way
Round trip: 410.2 kg / 904 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $87.22 $174.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $98.14 $196.27
Premium $4.59 $105.96 $211.92
Diesel $3.99 $92.16 $184.32

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 Palmer, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Palmer is 00:17:09, although it is 23:17:09 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.