How far is Pilot Point, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Pilot Point, TX to El Paso, TX is about 659 miles (1060.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 565.8 miles (910.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 01m 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
658.98 mi
10h 00m
Flight
565.85 mi
910.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
565.85 mi
Kilometers
910.65 km
Flight Time
01h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
658.98 mi
Kilometers
1060.52 km
Drive Time
10h 00m

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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 10h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM MDT
Return by in Pilot Point
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pilot Point
2026-04-22T19:58
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:01 PM to 4:31 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
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pilot Point
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 Pilot Point
329.3 mi
05h 00m
To El Paso
329.7 mi
05h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Pilot Point and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pilot Point and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on South Jefferson Street

    15 m · 6 sec · South Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    70 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 377

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 377

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Sherman Drive

    4.9 mi · 9 min · East Sherman Drive

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward Loop 288 West

    1686 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Loop 288

    2.7 mi · 3 min · North Loop 288

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Elm Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1.1 km · 60 sec · North Interstate 35

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress

    10.2 mi · 10 min · I 35W TEXpress

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 Express Toll East, I 820 West

    1017 ft · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 820 West

    2644 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1017 ft · 13 sec · Northeast Loop

  19. 19

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 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 Pilot Point 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
594 mi · 90%
I 35W South
17.2 mi · 3%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 2%
East Sherman Drive
10.6 mi · 2%
I 35W TEXpress
10.2 mi · 2%
South US Highway 377
3.67 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
10h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.2 mi
565.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
05h 00m from Pilot Point
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pilot Point 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 Pilot Point to El Paso?

The road trip is about 659 miles (1060.5 km) and usually takes 10h 00m 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 329.3 miles from Pilot Point and 329.7 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 565.8 miles (910.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.2 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 $87.86 one way or $175.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 206.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pilot Point and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 565.85 mi (910.65 km).

Pilot Point

#1 Pilot Point

City in Alaska

Population4,673
Coordinates33.3965000, -96.9605600
Altitude220
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: South Jefferson Street (-96.960637, 33.396499)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1061 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.25 gal
88.02 L · about $87.86
Round trip
$175.72
46.5 gal · 176.04 L
Estimated CO2
206.6 kg one way
Round trip: 413.2 kg / 911 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $87.86 $175.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $98.86 $197.72
Premium $4.59 $106.74 $213.48
Diesel $3.99 $92.84 $185.67

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 Pilot Point, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Pilot Point is 19:58:37, although it is 18:58:37 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.