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

The driving distance from Palmhurst, TX to El Paso, TX is about 794.8 miles (1279.1 km), with a travel time of about 11h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 622.6 miles (1002 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 55m 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
794.79 mi
11h 57m
Flight
622.59 mi
1001.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
622.59 mi
Kilometers
1001.96 km
Flight Time
01h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
794.79 mi
Kilometers
1279.09 km
Drive Time
11h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM MDT
Return by in Palmhurst
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmhurst
2026-04-22T20:16
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:58 PM to 6:28 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
12:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmhurst
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 Palmhurst
396.2 mi
05h 58m
To El Paso
398.5 mi
05h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE
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 Palmhurst and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    68 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Conway Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North Conway Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 10th Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · North 10th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West McIntyre Street

    115 m · 14 sec · West McIntyre Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Closner Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Closner Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Expressway 281

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Expressway 281

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69C North, US 281 North

    1516 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    68 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  14. 14

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

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

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

  16. 16

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

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmhurst 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
550 mi · 69%
I 69C North
139 mi · 17%
Nueces Street
83.2 mi · 10%
North Conway Avenue
13 mi · 2%
North Closner Boulevard
3.29 mi
East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.41 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 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+172.2 mi
622.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
05h 58m from Palmhurst
Leave By
12:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palmhurst 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 Palmhurst to El Paso?

The road trip is about 794.8 miles (1279.1 km) and usually takes 11h 57m 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 396.2 miles from Palmhurst and 398.5 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 622.6 miles (1002 km), while the road route adds roughly 172.2 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 $105.96 one way or $211.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 249.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmhurst and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 622.59 mi (1001.96 km).

Palmhurst

#1 Palmhurst

City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States

Population2,719
Coordinates26.2584100, -98.3180700
Altitude49
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: 3 Mile Line (-98.318092, 26.258282)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
28.04 gal
106.16 L · about $105.96
Round trip
$211.93
56.08 gal · 212.32 L
Estimated CO2
249.2 kg one way
Round trip: 498.4 kg / 1099 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $105.96 $211.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $119.23 $238.45
Premium $4.59 $128.73 $257.46
Diesel $3.99 $111.96 $223.93

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 Palmhurst, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Palmhurst is 20:16:47, although it is 19:16:47 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.