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

The driving distance from Pittsburg, TX to El Paso, TX is about 758 miles (1219.9 km), with a travel time of about 11h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 677.4 miles (1090.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 24m 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
758 mi
11h 42m
Flight
677.34 mi
1090.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
677.34 mi
Kilometers
1090.08 km
Flight Time
01h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
758 mi
Kilometers
1219.88 km
Drive Time
11h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM MDT
Return by in Pittsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 9:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburg
2026-04-22T22:01
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 9:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:42 PM to 6:12 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
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburg
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
Colorado City
TX

City in Mitchell County, Texas

From Pittsburg
380.9 mi
05h 51m
To El Paso
377.1 mi
05h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
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 Pittsburg and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    121 m · 20 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Greer Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 6 min · North Greer Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Bill Ratliff Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Bill Ratliff Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Ferguson Road

    2787 ft · 1 min · West Ferguson Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    161.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburg 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
1.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Ferguson Road
750 mi · 99%
North Greer Boulevard
5.7 mi · 1%
Bill Ratliff Freeway
5.45 mi · 1%
Mount Pleasant Street
1.08 mi
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 mi
North Mesa Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

West Ferguson Road

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
11h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.6 mi
677.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colorado City
05h 51m from Pittsburg
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg to El Paso?

The road trip is about 758 miles (1219.9 km) and usually takes 11h 42m 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?

Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 380.9 miles from Pittsburg and 377.1 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 677.4 miles (1090.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.6 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 $101.09 one way or $202.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 237.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pittsburg and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburg and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 677.34 mi (1090.08 km).

Pittsburg

#1 Pittsburg

City in Texas, USA

Population4,680
Coordinates32.9954000, -94.9657700
Altitude120
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: Church Street (-94.965748, 32.99546)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.75 gal
101.25 L · about $101.09
Round trip
$202.18
53.5 gal · 202.5 L
Estimated CO2
237.7 kg one way
Round trip: 475.5 kg / 1048 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $101.09 $202.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $113.74 $227.48
Premium $4.59 $122.81 $245.62
Diesel $3.99 $106.81 $213.63

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 Pittsburg, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Pittsburg is 22:01:48, although it is 21:01:48 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.