How far is River Oaks, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from River Oaks, TX to El Paso, TX is about 600.9 miles (967.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 535.7 miles (862.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 01m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 00m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between River Oaks and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Oaks and El Paso.
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Start on Ohio Garden Road
57 m · 7 sec · Ohio Garden Road
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Turn slight left onto River Oaks Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Oaks Boulevard
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Continue on Westworth Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Westworth Boulevard
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Continue on Alta Mere Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Alta Mere Drive
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Turn slight right onto I 30 West: Weatherford
59 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
1265 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto West Freeway
1288 ft · 22 sec · West Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30 West: Weatherford
743 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
421 mi · 7 hr
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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 River Oaks and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving River Oaks 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 River Oaks to El Paso?
The road trip is about 600.9 miles (967.1 km) and usually takes 09h 00m 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 River Oaks and 300.8 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 535.7 miles (862.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 $80.15 one way or $160.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between River Oaks and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around River Oaks and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Oaks and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 535.67 mi (862.08 km).
#1 River Oaks
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,724 |
| Coordinates | 32.7770700, -97.3944600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 967 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 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 | $80.15 | $160.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $90.18 | $180.37 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $97.38 | $194.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $84.69 | $169.38 |
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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