How far is Rio Bravo, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Rio Bravo, TX to El Paso, TX is about 654.1 miles (1052.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 519 miles (835.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 02m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
654.14 mi
10h 31m
Flight
518.94 mi
835.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
518.94 mi
Kilometers
835.16 km
Flight Time
01h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
654.14 mi
Kilometers
1052.74 km
Drive Time
10h 31m

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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 10h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sat, Apr 18, 3:01 AM MDT
Return by in Rio Bravo
Sat, Apr 18, 2:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rio Bravo
2026-04-17T17:30
Arrive El Paso
Sat, Apr 18, 4:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:31 PM to 5:01 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
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rio Bravo
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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From Rio Bravo
308.8 mi
05h 15m
To El Paso
345.4 mi
05h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rio Bravo and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on Orquidia Lane

    1214 ft · 57 sec · Orquidia Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Peña Drive

    547 ft · 22 sec · Peña Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Espejo Molina Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Espejo Molina Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US 83 Frontage Road

    2272 ft · 43 sec · US 83 Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 83 South

    2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 83 South

  7. 7

    Continue on South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Houston Street

    1856 ft · 48 sec · Houston Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto San Dario Avenue

    85 m · 6 sec · San Dario Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    17.7 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

    1737 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto US Highway 83 North

    148 m · 8 sec · US Highway 83 North

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 83 North

  16. 16

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1786 ft · 31 sec · South 1st Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Peña Street

    42.1 mi · 49 min · Peña Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Veterans Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · North Veterans Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Del Río Boulevard

    47.5 mi · 54 min · Del Río Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight

    632 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    782 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West

    6.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90 West

  25. 25

    Continue on United States Highway 90

    579 ft · 8 sec · United States Highway 90

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West

    106.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min · US Highway 90 West

  27. 27

    Continue on East Oak Street

    2 mi · 2 min · East Oak Street

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    689 ft · 19 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 285

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min · US Highway 285

  30. 30

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1562 ft · 28 sec · North Alamo Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Dickinson Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dickinson Boulevard

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on West Dickinson Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Dickinson Boulevard

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Redwood Street

    1487 ft · 30 sec · Redwood Street

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 10 West

    1128 ft · 23 sec · Interstate 10 West

  35. 35

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: El Paso

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

    236.3 mi · 3 hr 49 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rio Bravo 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
40 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
236 mi · 36%
US Highway 90 West
113 mi · 17%
US Highway 285
63.4 mi · 10%
US Highway 83 North
62.2 mi · 10%
Del Río Boulevard
47.5 mi · 7%
Peña Street
42.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

236 mi · 03h 49m

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
10h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+135.1 mi
519 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
05h 15m from Rio Bravo
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rio Bravo 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 Rio Bravo to El Paso?

The road trip is about 654.1 miles (1052.7 km) and usually takes 10h 31m 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?

Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 308.8 miles from Rio Bravo and 345.4 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 519 miles (835.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 135.1 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 $87.22 one way or $174.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 205.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rio Bravo 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 Rio Bravo and Sunny near El Paso.

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rio Bravo and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 518.94 mi (835.16 km).

Rio Bravo

#1 Rio Bravo

City in Webb County, Texas, United States

Population4,608
Coordinates27.3641900, -99.4800400
Altitude124
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: Orquidia Lane (-99.480042, 27.364296)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1053 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.08 gal
87.38 L · about $87.22
Round trip
$174.44
46.16 gal · 174.76 L
Estimated CO2
205.1 kg one way
Round trip: 410.2 kg / 904 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $87.22 $174.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $98.14 $196.27
Premium $4.59 $105.96 $211.92
Diesel $3.99 $92.16 $184.32

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Rio Bravo, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Rio Bravo is 17:30:47, although it is 16:30:47 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.