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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
806.68 mi
12h 14m
Flight
725.96 mi
1168.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
725.96 mi
Kilometers
1168.32 km
Flight Time
01h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
806.68 mi
Kilometers
1298.23 km
Drive Time
12h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 9:11 AM MDT
Return by in Red Lick
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Lick
2026-04-22T21:57
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 10:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
12h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:14 PM to 6:44 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
11:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Lick
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
Roscoe
TX

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

From Red Lick
402.9 mi
06h 07m
To El Paso
403.8 mi
06h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Red Lick and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Lick and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West New Boston Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West New Boston Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2591 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    214.5 mi · 3 hr 47 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  11. 11

    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.

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
1.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West New Boston Road
804 mi · 100%
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 mi
North Mesa Street
0.26 mi
Missouri Avenue
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.8 mi
725.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roscoe
06h 07m from Red Lick
Leave By
11:32 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Red Lick 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 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Red Lick and Sunny near El Paso.

Stop Ideas Near Roscoe

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 Roscoe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 8.7 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 8.7 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 Roscoe.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

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).

Photo coming soon

#1 Red Lick

City in Bowie County, Texas, United States

Population1,025
Coordinates33.4648500, -94.1710300
Altitude110
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: FM 3419 (-94.170965, 33.46485)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1298 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
28.46 gal
107.75 L · about $107.55
Round trip
$215.10
56.92 gal · 215.5 L
Estimated CO2
252.9 kg one way
Round trip: 505.8 kg / 1115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Red Lick, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Red Lick is 21:57:21, although it is 20:57:21 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.