How far is Refugio, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Refugio, TX to El Paso, TX is about 690.1 miles (1110.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 600.2 miles (965.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Refugio and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Refugio and El Paso.
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Start on West Commons Street
13 m · 9 sec · West Commons Street
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Turn left onto North Alamo Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · North Alamo Street
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Continue on North Alamo Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street
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Continue on US Highway 183
22.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 183
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto East Pearl Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Pearl Street
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Turn right
28.1 mi · 38 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East State Highway 72
1.9 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 72
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1939 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North 5th Street
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Continue on North 5th Street
35 m · 3 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Sunset Strip Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · North Sunset Strip Drive
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Continue on South US Highway 181
13.2 mi · 15 min · South US Highway 181
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Continue on Front Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on North US Highway 181
5.7 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 181
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Continue on South Storts Street
2 mi · 2 min · South Storts Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
4.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 181 South
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Continue on 10th Street
3.6 mi · 4 min · 10th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 North
16.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 181 North
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Take the exit straight toward South US Highway 181
2785 ft · 34 sec · South US Highway 181
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 10 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 Refugio 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 Refugio 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 Refugio to El Paso?
The road trip is about 690.1 miles (1110.6 km) and usually takes 10h 22m 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?
Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 334.6 miles from Refugio and 355.5 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 600.2 miles (965.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.9 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 $92.02 one way or $184.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 216.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Refugio 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 Refugio and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Refugio and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 600.17 mi (965.88 km).
#1 Refugio
Town in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,711 |
| Coordinates | 28.3052800, -97.2752700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 1111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 36m |
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 | $92.02 | $184.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $103.54 | $207.07 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $111.79 | $223.58 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $97.23 | $194.46 |
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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