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

The driving distance from Pinehurst, TX to El Paso, TX is about 852.1 miles (1371.4 km), with a travel time of about 12h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 761.6 miles (1225.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
852.16 mi
12h 47m
Flight
761.55 mi
1225.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
761.55 mi
Kilometers
1225.59 km
Flight Time
01h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
852.16 mi
Kilometers
1371.42 km
Drive Time
12h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sat, Nov 7, 9:53 PM MST
Return by in Pinehurst
Sun, Nov 8, 11:41 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinehurst
2026-11-07T10:05
Arrive El Paso
Sat, Nov 7, 10:53 PM CST
Route Timing
12h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:48 PM to 7:18 PM MST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:24 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinehurst
8:00 PM CST
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
Junction
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Pinehurst
424.6 mi
06h 23m
To El Paso
427.6 mi
06h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 1:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM MST
Wind
13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Strickland Drive

    2080 ft · 43 sec · Strickland Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on West Park Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West I-10 Service Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 90 West: Houston

    1086 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    83 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Katy Freeway

    175.2 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz

    599 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    629 ft · 19 sec · Interstate 10 East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1087 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North

    81 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinehurst 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
641 mi · 75%
Katy Freeway
177 mi · 21%
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 2%
Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.42 mi · 1%
Gordon A Blake Highway
2.01 mi
West Park Avenue
1.57 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

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
12h 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
25h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.5 mi
761.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction
06h 23m from Pinehurst
Leave By
10:24 AM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pinehurst and Rain Showers near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pinehurst to El Paso?

The road trip is about 852.1 miles (1371.4 km) and usually takes 12h 47m 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?

Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 424.6 miles from Pinehurst and 427.6 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 761.6 miles (1225.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.5 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 CST. 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 $106.66 one way or $213.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 267.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst and Rain Showers near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinehurst and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 761.55 mi (1225.59 km).

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#1 Pinehurst

Pinehurst is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.1071500, -93.7746100
Altitude4
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: Strickland Drive (-93.774761, 30.10704)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)28h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)21h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)17h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)14h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)12h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
30.07 gal
113.83 L · about $106.66
Round trip
$213.32
60.14 gal · 227.66 L
Estimated CO2
267.2 kg one way
Round trip: 534.5 kg / 1178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $106.66 $213.32
Mid-grade $4.06 $122.11 $244.23
Premium $4.44 $133.48 $266.96
Diesel $5.65 $169.93 $339.85

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 · Nov 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pinehurst, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Pinehurst is 10:05:33, although it is 09:05:33 in El Paso.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.