How far is Roanoke, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Roanoke, TX to El Paso, TX is about 622.6 miles (1002 km), with a travel time of about 08h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 547 miles (880.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 53m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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 Roanoke and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and El Paso.
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Start on East Byron Nelson Boulevard
9 m · 6 sec · East Byron Nelson Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Oak Street
746 ft · 28 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn right onto Denton Street
112 m · 14 sec · Denton Street
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Turn left onto South Front Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Front Street
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Turn right onto Alliance Gateway Freeway
2647 ft · 41 sec · Alliance Gateway Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward SH-170 W towards I-35W
1363 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alliance Gateway Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Alliance Gateway Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Alliance Gateway Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Alliance Gateway Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Alliance Gateway Freeway
1900 ft · 27 sec · Alliance Gateway Freeway
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
7.3 mi · 7 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 Express Toll East, I 820 West
1017 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 820 West
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
1017 ft · 13 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
1799 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6 mi · 6 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke to El Paso?
The road trip is about 622.6 miles (1002 km) and usually takes 08h 56m 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 310.9 miles from Roanoke and 311.7 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 547 miles (880.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.6 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 $83.02 one way or $166.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 195.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Roanoke 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 Roanoke and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 546.99 mi (880.3 km).
#1 Roanoke
City in Denton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 9,753 |
| Coordinates | 33.0040100, -97.2258500 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 1002 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 46m |
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 | $83.02 | $166.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $93.42 | $186.83 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $100.86 | $201.73 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $87.73 | $175.45 |
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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