How far is Queen City, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Queen City, TX to El Paso, TX is about 818.3 miles (1316.9 km), with a travel time of about 12h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 725.2 miles (1167.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 56m 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
818.28 mi
12h 28m
Flight
725.21 mi
1167.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
725.21 mi
Kilometers
1167.12 km
Flight Time
01h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
818.28 mi
Kilometers
1316.89 km
Drive Time
12h 28m

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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 12h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM MDT
Return by in Queen City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queen City
2026-04-18T20:21
Arrive El Paso
Sun, Apr 19, 8:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
12h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:28 PM to 6:58 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
11:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Queen City
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
Sweetwater
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Queen City
408.7 mi
06h 14m
To El Paso
409.6 mi
06h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queen City and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on Houston Street

    690 ft · 17 sec · Houston Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 236

    2904 ft · 1 min · Loop 236

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Loop 59

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Loop 59

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 77 West: Marshall, Naples

    820 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    2.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    40.2 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Wood Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Wood Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward West I 20

    2000 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Queen City 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
624 mi · 76%
West I 20
68.7 mi · 8%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 3%
I 20 West
19.3 mi · 2%
West Main Street
13.1 mi · 2%
Loop 59
2.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

429 mi · 07h 09m

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 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.1 mi
725.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweetwater
06h 14m from Queen City
Leave By
11:04 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Queen City 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 Queen City to El Paso?

The road trip is about 818.3 miles (1316.9 km) and usually takes 12h 28m 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?

Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 408.7 miles from Queen City and 409.6 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 725.2 miles (1167.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.1 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 $109.10 one way or $218.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 256.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Queen City 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Queen City and Sunny near El Paso.

Stop Ideas Near Sweetwater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sweetwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 3.4 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sweetwater.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queen City and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 725.21 mi (1167.12 km).

Queen City

#1 Queen City

City in Cass County, Texas, United States

Population1,436
Coordinates33.1487400, -94.1501900
Altitude109
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: Houston Street (-94.150194, 33.148722)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)27h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)20h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
28.87 gal
109.3 L · about $109.10
Round trip
$218.20
57.74 gal · 218.6 L
Estimated CO2
256.6 kg one way
Round trip: 513.1 kg / 1131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $109.10 $218.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $122.76 $245.51
Premium $4.59 $132.54 $265.08
Diesel $3.99 $115.28 $230.56

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Queen City, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Queen City is 20:21:43, although it is 19:21:43 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.