How far is Rio Grande City, TX from El Paso, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rio Grande City and El Paso is 593.38 miles (954.95 km).
Flight distance from Rio Grande City, TX to El Paso, TX is 593.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 21 minutes to travel from Rio Grande City to El Paso with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rio Grande City, Texas to El Paso, Texas is: 744.28 miles (1197.8 km) by car.
Driving from Rio Grande City to El Paso will take approximately 11 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Rio Grande City
City in Starr County, Texas, United States
| Population | 14511 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°22'47"N 98°49'13"W |
| Latitude | 26.3797900 |
| Longitude | -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. It is located on the border between the United States and Mexico. El Paso is a major center for the transportation industry and is home to Fort Bliss.
| Population | 681534 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°45'31"N 106°29'13"W |
| Latitude | 31.7587200 |
| Longitude | -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in El Paso: North Mesa Street (-106.487016,31.758664)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rio Grande City and El Paso
The distance between Rio Grande City and El Paso is 1198 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 13 hours 18 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Rio Grande City, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Rio Grande City is 14:23:52, although it is 13:23:52 in El Paso.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18 hours 36 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12 hours 24 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 09 hours 55 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 09 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 99.42 liters (26.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rio Grande City and El Paso.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rio Grande City to El Paso is $79.34 (diesel $104.87).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $79.34 | $90.48 | $99.2 | $104.87 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 29, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rio Grande City and El Paso (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
