How far is Robinson, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Robinson, TX to El Paso, TX is about 646.8 miles (1041 km), with a travel time of about 09h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 551.7 miles (887.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 13m 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 36m.
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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Robinson and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Robinson and El Paso.
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Start on South Robinson Drive
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Robinson Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward North TX 6, Loop 340: Meridian
883 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
638 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto West Loop 340
734 ft · 16 sec · West Loop 340
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Keep slight left to continue on West Loop 340
1 km · 1 min · West Loop 340
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Turn left onto West Waco Drive
65 m · 4 sec · West Waco Drive
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Continue on Woodway Drive
1109 ft · 26 sec · Woodway Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 84
956 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto George W Bush Parkway
6.6 mi · 8 min · George W Bush Parkway
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Continue on West US Highway 84
5.2 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84
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Continue on East McGregor Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · East McGregor Drive
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Continue on West US Highway 84
98.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min · West US Highway 84
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Continue on Garmon Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Garmon Drive
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Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street
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Keep slight left to continue on US 67
22 mi · 24 min · US 67
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on US 67
14.8 mi · 16 min · US 67
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
24 mi · 26 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
11.8 mi · 13 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Commerce Street
34.6 mi · 36 min · Commerce Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North
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Take the exit slight left toward SH 158 West: Midland
62.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
1400 ft · 30 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Odessa
997 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
132.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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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 Robinson and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
167 mi · 02h 43m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Robinson 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 Robinson to El Paso?
The road trip is about 646.8 miles (1041 km) and usually takes 09h 36m 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 312.6 miles from Robinson and 334.2 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 551.7 miles (887.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.1 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 $86.27 one way or $172.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 202.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Robinson and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Robinson and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Robinson and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 551.66 mi (887.81 km).
#1 Robinson
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 12,091 |
| Coordinates | 31.4676700, -97.1147200 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: 1041 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 04m |
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 | $86.27 | $172.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $97.07 | $194.15 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $104.81 | $209.63 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $91.16 | $182.32 |
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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