How far is Reno, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Reno, TX to El Paso, TX is about 600.2 miles (966 km), with a travel time of about 09h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 526.3 miles (847 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03m.
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.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reno and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno and El Paso.
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Start on East Reno Road
1835 ft · 50 sec · East Reno Road
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 1542
2.4 mi · 6 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1542
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Turn right
6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 51
12.9 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 51
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Turn right onto Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Northwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto West Interstate 20
621 ft · 12 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
404.9 mi · 6 hr 43 min
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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 Reno and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
405 mi · 06h 43m
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 Reno and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reno to El Paso?
The road trip is about 600.2 miles (966 km) and usually takes 09h 03m 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 300.1 miles from Reno and 300.1 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 526.3 miles (847 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.9 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 $80.04 one way or $160.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Reno 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 Reno and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reno and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 526.29 mi (846.98 km).
#1 Reno
City in Parker County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.9442900, -97.5772500 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 966 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 29m |
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 | $80.04 | $160.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $90.06 | $180.11 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $97.24 | $194.47 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $84.57 | $169.14 |
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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