How far is Red Lick, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Red Lick, TX to El Paso, TX is about 806.7 miles (1298.2 km), with a travel time of about 12h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 725.9 miles (1168.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 14m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nolan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Lick and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Lick and El Paso.
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Start on the route
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto West New Boston Road
2 mi · 3 min · West New Boston Road
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Turn right
2591 ft · 1 min
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Take the ramp left
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
214.5 mi · 3 hr 47 min
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Merge slight right
421 mi · 7 hr
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Merge slight left
166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 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 Red Lick and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West New Boston Road
Merge slight right
421 mi · 07h 00m
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 Cloudy leaving Red Lick 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 Red Lick to El Paso?
The road trip is about 806.7 miles (1298.2 km) and usually takes 12h 14m 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?
Roscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 402.9 miles from Red Lick and 403.8 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 725.9 miles (1168.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.8 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 $107.55 one way or $215.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 252.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Red Lick 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 Red Lick and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near Roscoe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
City of Sweetwater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roscoe.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Lick and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 725.96 mi (1168.32 km).
#1 Red Lick
City in Bowie County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,025 |
| Coordinates | 33.4648500, -94.1710300 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 1298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 20h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 03m |
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 | $107.55 | $215.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $121.01 | $242.02 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $130.66 | $261.32 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $113.64 | $227.28 |
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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