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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
646.87 mi
09h 36m
Flight
551.66 mi
887.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
551.66 mi
Kilometers
887.81 km
Flight Time
01h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
646.87 mi
Kilometers
1041.04 km
Drive Time
09h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 09h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM MDT
Return by in Robinson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robinson
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:37 PM to 4:07 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robinson
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Midland
TX

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

From Robinson
312.6 mi
04h 48m
To El Paso
334.2 mi
04h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Robinson Drive

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Robinson Drive

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward North TX 6, Loop 340: Meridian

    883 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    638 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Loop 340

    734 ft · 16 sec · West Loop 340

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Loop 340

    1 km · 1 min · West Loop 340

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Waco Drive

    65 m · 4 sec · West Waco Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Woodway Drive

    1109 ft · 26 sec · Woodway Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 84

    956 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto George W Bush Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · George W Bush Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on West US Highway 84

    5.2 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84

  12. 12

    Continue on East McGregor Drive

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East McGregor Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on West US Highway 84

    98.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min · West US Highway 84

  14. 14

    Continue on Garmon Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garmon Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 67

    22 mi · 24 min · US 67

  18. 18

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US 67

    14.8 mi · 16 min · US 67

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    24 mi · 26 min · North Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    11.8 mi · 13 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Commerce Street

    34.6 mi · 36 min · Commerce Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward SH 158 West: Midland

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    1400 ft · 30 sec · East Interstate 20

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Odessa

    997 ft · 24 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    132.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  34. 34

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
305 mi · 47%
West US Highway 84
103 mi · 16%
SH 158 West
62.7 mi · 10%
US 67
36.7 mi · 6%
Commerce Street
34.6 mi · 5%
North Broadway Street
24 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
09h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+95.1 mi
551.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
04h 48m from Robinson
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Robinson

#1 Robinson

City in Texas, USA

Population12,091
Coordinates31.4676700, -97.1147200
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
El Paso

#2 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
Start: US 77 (-97.114675, 31.467692)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1041 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
22.83 gal
86.41 L · about $86.27
Round trip
$172.55
45.66 gal · 172.82 L
Estimated CO2
202.9 kg one way
Round trip: 405.8 kg / 895 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Robinson, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Robinson is 20:23:38, although it is 19:23:38 in El Paso.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.