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

The driving distance from Parker, TX to El Paso, TX is about 662.4 miles (1066.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 582.2 miles (936.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 58m 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
662.43 mi
09h 59m
Flight
582.16 mi
936.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
582.16 mi
Kilometers
936.89 km
Flight Time
01h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
662.43 mi
Kilometers
1066.08 km
Drive Time
09h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 PM MDT
Return by in Parker
Thu, Apr 23, 11:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parker
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:59 PM to 4:29 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
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parker
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 Parker
329.6 mi
04h 59m
To El Paso
332.8 mi
04h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 Parker and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Lane

    4 m · 6 sec · Church Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Parker Road

    3 mi · 5 min · East Parker Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Spring Creek Parkway

    2 mi · 4 min · East Spring Creek Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Central Expressway

    729 ft · 14 sec · Central Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South

    1082 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    9.6 mi · 10 min · Central Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635

    1474 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas

    2224 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard

    3243 ft · 40 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    604 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress

    13.5 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  20. 20

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  22. 22

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parker 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
30 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
9 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
594 mi · 90%
SH 183 TEXpress
13.6 mi · 2%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 2%
Central Expressway
9.73 mi · 1%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 1%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

421 mi · 07h 00m

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 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.2 mi
582.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
04h 59m from Parker
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Parker 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 Parker to El Paso?

The road trip is about 662.4 miles (1066.1 km) and usually takes 09h 59m 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 329.6 miles from Parker and 332.8 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 582.2 miles (936.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.2 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 $88.32 one way or $176.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 207.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parker and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 582.16 mi (936.89 km).

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#1 Parker

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population4,352
Coordinates33.0554000, -96.6219400
Altitude184
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: East Parker Road (-96.621933, 33.055436)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1066 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.37 gal
88.48 L · about $88.32
Round trip
$176.63
46.74 gal · 176.96 L
Estimated CO2
207.7 kg one way
Round trip: 415.4 kg / 916 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $88.32 $176.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $99.37 $198.74
Premium $4.59 $107.29 $214.58
Diesel $3.99 $93.32 $186.63

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 Parker, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Parker is 03:19:57, although it is 02:19:57 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.