How far is Rendon, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Rendon, TX to El Paso, TX is about 616 miles (991.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 543.5 miles (874.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 15m 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
616.05 mi
09h 07m
Flight
543.51 mi
874.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
543.51 mi
Kilometers
874.7 km
Flight Time
01h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
616.05 mi
Kilometers
991.43 km
Drive Time
09h 07m

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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 09h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sat, Apr 25, 8:59 PM MDT
Return by in Rendon
Sun, Apr 26, 7:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rendon
2026-04-25T12:51
Arrive El Paso
Sat, Apr 25, 9:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:08 PM to 3:38 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
5:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rendon
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
Midland
TX

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

From Rendon
307 mi
04h 33m
To El Paso
309.1 mi
04h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Areas Of Blowing Dust

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rendon and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rendon and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on Rendon Bloodworth Road

    10 m · 3 sec · Rendon Bloodworth Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rendon Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Rendon Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Forest Hill Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Forest Hill Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast Loop 820

    1955 ft · 39 sec · Southeast Loop 820

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rendon 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
607 mi · 98%
Rendon Road
3.9 mi · 1%
Forest Hill Drive
2.63 mi
Southeast Loop 820
0.37 mi
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 mi
North Mesa Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

429 mi · 07h 09m

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
09h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.5 mi
543.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
04h 33m from Rendon
Leave By
5:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rendon and Partly Sunny then Areas Of Blowing Dust near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rendon to El Paso?

The road trip is about 616 miles (991.4 km) and usually takes 09h 07m 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?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 307 miles from Rendon and 309.1 miles from El Paso.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 543.5 miles (874.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.5 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 $82.16 one way or $164.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 193.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rendon and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rendon and Partly Sunny then Areas Of Blowing Dust near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rendon and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 543.51 mi (874.7 km).

Rendon

#1 Rendon

Census designated place

Population12,552
Coordinates32.5762500, -97.2414000
Altitude224
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: Rendon Bloodworth Road (-97.2414, 32.576268)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 991 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.74 gal
82.29 L · about $82.16
Round trip
$164.31
43.48 gal · 164.58 L
Estimated CO2
193.2 kg one way
Round trip: 386.4 kg / 852 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $82.16 $164.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $92.44 $184.88
Premium $4.59 $99.81 $199.62
Diesel $3.99 $86.81 $173.62

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 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Rendon, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Rendon is 12:51:28, although it is 11:51:28 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.