How far is Raymondville, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Raymondville, TX to El Paso, TX is about 783.8 miles (1261.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 639.1 miles (1028.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raymondville and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raymondville and El Paso.
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Start on the route
43 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
46 m · 6 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn right onto East Hidalgo Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Hidalgo Avenue
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Turn left onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road
802 ft · 16 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
66.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight right
623 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto FM 772
1009 ft · 17 sec · FM 772
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Turn straight onto South 6th Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto West King Avenue
14.5 mi · 18 min · West King Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street
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Continue straight
1199 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit straight
68.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
1054 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right
535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mesa Street
1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raymondville and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
McDermott Freeway
Keep slight right
535 mi · 08h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Raymondville and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raymondville to El Paso?
The road trip is about 783.8 miles (1261.4 km) and usually takes 11h 35m 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 389.6 miles from Raymondville and 394.2 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 639.1 miles (1028.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 144.7 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 $104.53 one way or $209.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 245.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Raymondville 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 Raymondville and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raymondville and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 639.1 mi (1028.54 km).
#1 Raymondville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 10,767 |
| Coordinates | 26.4814600, -97.7830500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $104.53 | $209.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $117.61 | $235.22 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $126.99 | $253.97 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $110.45 | $220.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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