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

The driving distance from Reno, TX to El Paso, TX is about 739 miles (1189.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 653.9 miles (1052.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
738.98 mi
11h 42m
Flight
653.94 mi
1052.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
653.94 mi
Kilometers
1052.41 km
Flight Time
01h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
738.98 mi
Kilometers
1189.27 km
Drive Time
11h 42m

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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 11h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Wed, May 13, 6:59 AM MDT
Return by in Reno
Wed, May 13, 7:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reno
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive El Paso
Wed, May 13, 7:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:42 PM to 6:12 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
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reno
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
Colorado City
TX

City in Mitchell County, Texas

From Reno
372.3 mi
05h 51m
To El Paso
366.7 mi
05h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Lamar Road

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Lamar Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Lamar Avenue

    581 ft · 17 sec · Lamar Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast Loop 286

    927 ft · 19 sec · Southeast Loop 286

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Loop 286

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Southeast Loop 286

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Loop 286

    702 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Loop 286

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 19, TX 24: Cooper, Sulphur Springs

    705 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    46.4 mi · 50 min · South Church Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Dallas

    1981 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
603 mi · 82%
I 30 West
87 mi · 12%
South Church Street
46.4 mi · 6%
Southeast Loop 286
4.94 mi · 1%
Lamar Road
2.69 mi
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

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
11h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.1 mi
653.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colorado City
05h 51m from Reno
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reno 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 Reno to El Paso?

The road trip is about 739 miles (1189.3 km) and usually takes 11h 42m 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?

Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 372.3 miles from Reno and 366.7 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 653.9 miles (1052.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.1 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 $98.56 one way or $197.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 231.8 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 Sunny around Reno and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reno and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 653.94 mi (1052.41 km).

Reno

#1 Reno

City in Lamar County, Texas, United States

Population3,349
Coordinates33.6631600, -95.4624500
Altitude171
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: (-95.462477, 33.663197)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.08 gal
98.71 L · about $98.56
Round trip
$197.11
52.16 gal · 197.42 L
Estimated CO2
231.8 kg one way
Round trip: 463.5 kg / 1022 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $98.56 $197.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $110.89 $221.78
Premium $4.59 $119.73 $239.47
Diesel $3.99 $104.14 $208.27

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Reno, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Reno is 20:17:22, although it is 19:17:22 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.