How far is Robstown, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Robstown, TX to El Paso, TX is about 688.5 miles (1108 km), with a travel time of about 09h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 595.4 miles (958.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
688.51 mi
09h 40m
Flight
595.39 mi
958.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
595.39 mi
Kilometers
958.19 km
Flight Time
01h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
688.51 mi
Kilometers
1108.05 km
Drive Time
09h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Tue, May 5, 8:02 AM MDT
Return by in Robstown
Tue, May 5, 6:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robstown
2026-05-04T23:22
Arrive El Paso
Tue, May 5, 9:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:40 PM to 4:10 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
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robstown
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
Ozona
TX

Census designated place

From Robstown
343.2 mi
04h 50m
To El Paso
345.2 mi
04h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 21 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Robstown and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Robstown and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · East Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    114 m · 18 sec · South 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Avenue A

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Avenue A

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South US Highway 77

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward County Road 44

    1247 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Highway 77

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    123.4 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Robstown 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
550 mi · 80%
U.S. Highway 77
131 mi · 19%
East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.41 mi
South US Highway 77
1.36 mi
West Avenue A
0.94 mi
I 10 West
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

McDermott Freeway

Keep slight right

535 mi · 08h 34m

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 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.1 mi
595.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozona
04h 50m from Robstown
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Robstown and Mostly Cloudy near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Robstown to El Paso?

The road trip is about 688.5 miles (1108 km) and usually takes 09h 40m 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?

Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 343.2 miles from Robstown and 345.2 miles from El Paso.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 595.4 miles (958.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.1 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 $91.83 one way or $183.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 216 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Robstown and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Robstown and Mostly Cloudy near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robstown and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 595.39 mi (958.19 km).

Robstown

#1 Robstown

City in Nueces County, Texas, United States

Population11,133
Coordinates27.7903000, -97.6688800
Altitude22
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: East Main Avenue (-97.668905, 27.790164)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.3 gal
91.97 L · about $91.83
Round trip
$183.66
48.6 gal · 183.94 L
Estimated CO2
216 kg one way
Round trip: 431.9 kg / 952 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $91.83 $183.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $103.32 $206.65
Premium $4.59 $111.56 $223.12
Diesel $3.99 $97.03 $194.06

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 · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Robstown, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Robstown is 23:22:03, although it is 22:22:03 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.