How far is Round Rock, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Round Rock, TX to El Paso, TX is about 594.6 miles (956.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 527.9 miles (849.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
594.58 mi
08h 52m
Flight
527.88 mi
849.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
527.88 mi
Kilometers
849.54 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
594.58 mi
Kilometers
956.88 km
Drive Time
08h 52m

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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 08h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM MDT
Return by in Round Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Round Rock
2026-04-22T20:17
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:52 PM to 3:22 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
6:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Round Rock
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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From Round Rock
296.4 mi
04h 26m
To El Paso
298.2 mi
04h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Round Rock and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Round Rock and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on South Mays Street

    65 m · 5 sec · South Mays Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Bagdad Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · West Bagdad Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Blair Street

    103 m · 12 sec · South Blair Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East McNeil Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East McNeil Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Louis Henna Boulevard

    2558 ft · 43 sec · West Louis Henna Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 1 Toll South

    136 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Toll 1 South

    2693 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Mopac Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · North Mopac Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto North Mopac Expressway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · North Mopac Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West, TX 71 West

    97 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

    136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

  16. 16

    Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd

    1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes

    2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes

  18. 18

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290

  19. 19

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290

  23. 23

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

    2748 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    457.8 mi · 7 hr 16 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Round Rock 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
458 mi · 77%
West US Highway 290
96.7 mi · 16%
North Mopac Expressway
18.8 mi · 3%
South US Highway 281
5.39 mi · 1%
East Main Street
4.56 mi · 1%
US 290 West
4.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

458 mi · 07h 16m

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
08h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.7 mi
527.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 26m from Round Rock
Leave By
6:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Round Rock 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 Round Rock to El Paso?

The road trip is about 594.6 miles (956.9 km) and usually takes 08h 52m 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 296.4 miles from Round Rock and 298.2 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 527.9 miles (849.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 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 $79.28 one way or $158.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 186.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Round Rock 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Round Rock and Sunny near El Paso.

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Round Rock and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 527.88 mi (849.54 km).

Round Rock

#1 Round Rock

The fourth most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

Population137,575
Coordinates30.5082600, -97.6789000
Altitude224
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: South Mays Street (-97.678712, 30.508316)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 957 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.98 gal
79.42 L · about $79.28
Round trip
$158.57
41.96 gal · 158.84 L
Estimated CO2
186.4 kg one way
Round trip: 372.9 kg / 822 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $79.28 $158.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $89.21 $178.41
Premium $4.59 $96.32 $192.64
Diesel $3.99 $83.77 $167.55

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 Round Rock, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Round Rock is 20:17:17, although it is 19:17:17 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.