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

The driving distance from Petersburg, TX to El Paso, TX is about 378.7 miles (609.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 319.1 miles (513.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m 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
378.69 mi
06h 09m
Flight
319.14 mi
513.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
319.14 mi
Kilometers
513.6 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
378.69 mi
Kilometers
609.45 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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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 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sat, May 30, 2:09 PM MDT
Return by in Petersburg
Sat, May 30, 9:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Petersburg
2026-05-30T08:59
Arrive El Paso
Sat, May 30, 3:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 12:40 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
11:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Petersburg
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
Kermit
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Petersburg
186.9 mi
03h 04m
To El Paso
191.8 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue H

    46 m · 12 sec · Avenue H

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    14 mi · 25 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Parkway Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Parkway Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Marsha Sharp Freeway

    26.3 mi · 30 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Seagraves Road

    40.4 mi · 43 min · Seagraves Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Avenue A

    1394 ft · 18 sec · West Avenue A

  9. 9

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    27.5 mi · 31 min · Hobbs Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Marland Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Marland Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on East Marland Street

    3007 ft · 45 sec · East Marland Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway

    33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  19. 19

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    21.4 mi · 27 min · Montana Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto East Paisano Drive

    2489 ft · 40 sec · East Paisano Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard West

    50 m · 3 sec · Gateway Boulevard West

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 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 Petersburg 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 27%
Hobbs Highway
47.9 mi · 13%
Marsha Sharp Freeway
41.3 mi · 11%
Seagraves Road
40.4 mi · 11%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 10%
National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

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
06h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.6 mi
319.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kermit
03h 04m from Petersburg
Leave By
11:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Petersburg 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 Petersburg to El Paso?

The road trip is about 378.7 miles (609.5 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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?

Kermit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.9 miles from Petersburg and 191.8 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 319.1 miles (513.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 $50.49 one way or $100.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Petersburg and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 319.14 mi (513.6 km).

Petersburg

#1 Petersburg

City in Hale County, Texas

Population1,111
Coordinates33.8695200, -101.5973900
Altitude992
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: Avenue H (-101.597391, 33.869406)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 609 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.36 gal
50.58 L · about $50.49
Round trip
$100.97
26.72 gal · 101.16 L
Estimated CO2
118.7 kg one way
Round trip: 237.5 kg / 524 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.49 $100.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.81 $113.61
Premium $4.59 $61.34 $122.67
Diesel $3.99 $53.35 $106.69

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Petersburg, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Petersburg is 08:59:28, although it is 07:59:28 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.