How far is Rio Grande City, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Rio Grande City, TX to El Paso, TX is about 744.3 miles (1197.8 km), with a travel time of about 11h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 593.4 miles (955 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 29m 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 11h 44m.
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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Grande City and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Grande City and El Paso.
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Start on North Britton Avenue
10 m · 7 sec · North Britton Avenue
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
2666 ft · 37 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on United States Highway 83
7.7 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 83
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Continue on East Grant Street
4.7 mi · 6 min · East Grant Street
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Turn slight right onto Garcia Street
12.6 mi · 14 min · Garcia Street
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Continue on United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83
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Continue on North US Highway 83
14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83
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Continue on South Zapata Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway
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Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue
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Turn left onto Guadalupe Street
1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street
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Continue on Houston Street
1856 ft · 48 sec · Houston Street
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Turn right onto San Dario Avenue
85 m · 6 sec · San Dario Avenue
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
17.7 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
1737 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 83 North
148 m · 8 sec · US Highway 83 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North
62.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 83 North
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Continue on South 1st Street
1786 ft · 31 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto Peña Street
42.1 mi · 49 min · Peña Street
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Take the exit slight right
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Veterans Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · North Veterans Boulevard
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Turn right onto Del Río Boulevard
47.5 mi · 54 min · Del Río Boulevard
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Turn right onto Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
11.8 mi · 13 min · Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
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Take the exit straight
632 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
135 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 90 West
6.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90 West
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Continue on United States Highway 90
579 ft · 8 sec · United States Highway 90
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West
106.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min · US Highway 90 West
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Continue on East Oak Street
2 mi · 2 min · East Oak Street
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Take the exit slight right
689 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 285
63.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min · US Highway 285
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Continue on North Alamo Street
1562 ft · 26 sec · North Alamo Street
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Turn left onto East Dickinson Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dickinson Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on West Dickinson Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Dickinson Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Redwood Street
1487 ft · 30 sec · Redwood Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 10 West
1128 ft · 23 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: El Paso
2049 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
236.3 mi · 3 hr 49 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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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 Rio Grande City and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Rio Grande City and Mostly Clear near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Grande City to El Paso?
The road trip is about 744.3 miles (1197.8 km) and usually takes 11h 44m 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?
Cienegas Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 353.8 miles from Rio Grande City and 390.5 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 593.4 miles (955 km), while the road route adds roughly 150.9 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 $99.24 one way or $198.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 233.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rio Grande City 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 Grande City and Mostly Clear near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near Cienegas Terrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cienegas Terrace.
Del Rio
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Grande City and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 593.38 mi (954.95 km).
#1 Rio Grande City
City in Starr County, Texas, United States
| Population | 14,511 |
| Coordinates | 26.3797900, -98.8203000 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 1198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 17m |
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 | $99.24 | $198.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $111.66 | $223.32 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $120.56 | $241.12 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $104.86 | $209.71 |
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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