How far is Redwater, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Redwater, TX to El Paso, TX is about 801.3 miles (1289.6 km), with a travel time of about 12h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 720.4 miles (1159.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 29m 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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redwater and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redwater and El Paso.
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Start on Church Street
60 m · 11 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 991
65 m · 13 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 991
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Page Street
785 ft · 38 sec · Page Street
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Turn right onto Shiloh Street
823 ft · 43 sec · Shiloh Street
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Turn left onto Redwater Boulevard West
8.3 mi · 11 min · Redwater Boulevard West
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Turn right
10.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the ramp left
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
202.4 mi · 3 hr 35 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 Redwater and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Redwater Boulevard West
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 Redwater 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 Redwater to El Paso?
The road trip is about 801.3 miles (1289.6 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 404.8 miles from Redwater and 396.6 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 720.4 miles (1159.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.9 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 $106.87 one way or $213.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 251.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Redwater 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 Redwater 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 Redwater and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 720.44 mi (1159.44 km).
#1 Redwater
City in Bowie County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,104 |
| Coordinates | 33.3581800, -94.2543600 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 1290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 20h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 59m |
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 | $106.87 | $213.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $120.25 | $240.49 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $129.83 | $259.67 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $112.92 | $225.84 |
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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