How far is Sabinal, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Sabinal, TX to El Paso, TX is about 537.7 miles (865.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 450.4 miles (724.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 12m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 08h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sabinal and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sabinal and El Paso.
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Start on South Center Street
49 m · 11 sec · South Center Street
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Turn left onto West Fisher Avenue
18.7 mi · 21 min · West Fisher Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Getty Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Getty Street
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Continue on Milam Street
1 km · 49 sec · Milam Street
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Turn left onto East Antonio Street
36.6 mi · 41 min · East Antonio Street
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Continue on South Nueces Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Nueces Street
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Continue on North State Highway 55
3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55
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Continue on South Texas Highway 55
25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2588 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on North Texas Highway 55
32.7 mi · 37 min · North Texas Highway 55
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Keep slight right
713 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto South Crockett Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Crockett Avenue
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Continue on North Crockett Avenue
812 ft · 22 sec · North Crockett Avenue
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Turn left onto North Service Road
89 m · 6 sec · North Service Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
851 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
379.9 mi · 6 hr 3 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 Sabinal 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
380 mi · 06h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sabinal 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 Sabinal to El Paso?
The road trip is about 537.7 miles (865.3 km) and usually takes 08h 06m 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?
Fort Stockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 263.7 miles from Sabinal and 274 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 450.4 miles (724.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.3 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 $71.69 one way or $143.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 168.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sabinal 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 Sabinal and Sunny near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Stockton
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 Fort Stockton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sabinal and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 450.43 mi (724.89 km).
#1 Sabinal
City in Uvalde County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,676 |
| Coordinates | 29.3174600, -99.4664400 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: 865 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 42m |
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 | $71.69 | $143.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $80.66 | $161.32 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $87.09 | $174.18 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $75.75 | $151.49 |
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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