How far is Rusk, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Rusk, TX to El Paso, TX is about 762 miles (1226.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 665.6 miles (1071.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 03m 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 11h 01m.
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 Mitchell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rusk and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rusk and El Paso.
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Start on East 6th Street
78 m · 10 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto North Henderson Street
2274 ft · 43 sec · North Henderson Street
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Turn left onto North Dickinson Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Dickinson Drive
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Continue on US Highway 69 North
9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on South Jackson Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard
937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard
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Continue on Frankston Highway
3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West
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Turn slight right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto East Pine Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on East Corsicana Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
58.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 175 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.1 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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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 Rusk and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
429 mi · 07h 09m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rusk 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 Rusk to El Paso?
The road trip is about 762 miles (1226.4 km) and usually takes 11h 01m 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?
Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 379.7 miles from Rusk and 382.4 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 665.6 miles (1071.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.4 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 $101.62 one way or $203.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 239 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rusk 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 then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rusk and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rusk and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 665.58 mi (1071.15 km).
#1 Rusk
City in Cherokee County, Texas
| Population | 5,664 |
| Coordinates | 31.7960100, -95.1502200 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 1226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 30m |
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 | $101.62 | $203.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $114.34 | $228.67 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $123.45 | $246.90 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $107.37 | $214.74 |
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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