How far is Rosebud, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Rosebud, TX to El Paso, TX is about 646.2 miles (1040 km), with a travel time of about 10h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 562.5 miles (905.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 16m 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 10h 08m.
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.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
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 Rosebud and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosebud and El Paso.
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Start on 5th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 53
10.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 53
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At the end of the road, turn left
14.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto North General Bruce Drive
951 ft · 21 sec · North General Bruce Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
7.1 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Texas Expressway
13.1 mi · 14 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway
2.4 mi · 2 min · West Central Texas Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 14 West, US 190 West
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 West: Lampasas
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto FM 1715
6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East FM 580
2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580
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Continue on East Avenue J
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Key Avenue
1899 ft · 32 sec · North Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
15.1 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 183
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Turn left onto US Highway 190 West
61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 190 West
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Continue on Boy Street
635 ft · 13 sec · Boy Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.2 km · 57 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
39 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Blackburn Street
109 m · 10 sec · Blackburn Street
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Turn right onto East Commerce Street
84 m · 11 sec · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Menard Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway
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Continue on United States Highway 190
18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190
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Continue on East US Highway 190
11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto West US Highway 190
16.4 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 864
42 mi · 46 min · Ranch Road 864
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: El Paso
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
384.5 mi · 6 hr 8 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 Rosebud 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 10 West
Merge slight left
385 mi · 06h 08m
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 Rosebud 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 Rosebud to El Paso?
The road trip is about 646.2 miles (1040 km) and usually takes 10h 08m 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?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 317.6 miles from Rosebud and 328.6 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 562.5 miles (905.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.7 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 $86.16 one way or $172.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 202.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rosebud 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 Rosebud and Sunny near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosebud and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 562.47 mi (905.21 km).
#1 Rosebud
Human settlement in Falls County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 1,344 |
| Coordinates | 31.0729600, -96.9786000 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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: 1040 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 03m |
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 | $86.16 | $172.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $96.95 | $193.89 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $104.67 | $209.35 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $91.04 | $182.08 |
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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