How far is Pelican Bay, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Pelican Bay, TX to El Paso, TX is about 601.1 miles (967.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 529.5 miles (852.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pelican Bay and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelican Bay and El Paso.
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Start on Sheila Drive
1624 ft · 1 min · Sheila Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Long Circle
686 ft · 32 sec · Long Circle
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Turn right onto Long Boulevard
117 m · 22 sec · Long Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sandy Beach Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Sandy Beach Road
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Commerce Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Commerce Street
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Continue on Azle Highway
553 ft · 15 sec · Azle Highway
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Continue on Farm to Market Road 730
2.5 mi · 4 min · Farm to Market Road 730
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Continue on Azle Highway
11.4 mi · 20 min · Azle Highway
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Turn left onto Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
1730 ft · 29 sec · Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northeast Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Northeast Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Center Point Road
2955 ft · 1 min · Center Point Road
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Turn right onto East Interstate 20
1 km · 1 min · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West
1023 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
411.2 mi · 6 hr 50 min
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Merge slight left
166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mesa Street
1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelican Bay and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
411 mi · 06h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pelican Bay 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 Pelican Bay to El Paso?
The road trip is about 601.1 miles (967.4 km) and usually takes 09h 06m 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?
Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 299.8 miles from Pelican Bay and 301.2 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 529.5 miles (852.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.6 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 $80.15 one way or $160.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pelican Bay 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 Pelican Bay and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pelican Bay and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 529.5 mi (852.15 km).
#1 Pelican Bay
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,100 |
| Coordinates | 32.9209600, -97.5183600 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
#2 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 967 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $80.15 | $160.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $90.18 | $180.37 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $97.38 | $194.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $84.69 | $169.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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