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

The driving distance from Sachse, TX to El Paso, TX is about 662.8 miles (1066.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 583.2 miles (938.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
662.75 mi
09h 26m
Flight
583.13 mi
938.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
583.13 mi
Kilometers
938.46 km
Flight Time
01h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
662.75 mi
Kilometers
1066.6 km
Drive Time
09h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM MDT
Return by in Sachse
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sachse
2026-04-22T21:52
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:27 PM to 3:57 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
5:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sachse
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
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From Sachse
329.8 mi
04h 43m
To El Paso
333 mi
04h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Sachse and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 78

    71 m · 6 sec · State Highway 78

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 78

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 78

  3. 3

    Continue on Lavon Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lavon Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward PGBT Toll West

    2603 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    6.1 mi · 7 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South: Dallas

    2959 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635

    1474 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas

    2224 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard

    3243 ft · 40 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    604 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress

    13.5 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  20. 20

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  21. 21

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  22. 22

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  24. 24

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  27. 27

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sachse 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
32 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
10 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
594 mi · 90%
SH 183 TEXpress
13.6 mi · 2%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 2%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 1%
President George Bush Turnpike
6.33 mi · 1%
North Central Expressway
5.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

421 mi · 07h 00m

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 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.6 mi
583.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
04h 43m from Sachse
Leave By
5:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sachse 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 Sachse to El Paso?

The road trip is about 662.8 miles (1066.6 km) and usually takes 09h 26m 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?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 329.8 miles from Sachse and 333 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 583.2 miles (938.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.6 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 $88.39 one way or $176.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 207.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sachse 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 Sachse and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sachse and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 583.13 mi (938.46 km).

Sachse

#1 Sachse

City in Texas, United States

Population25,964
Coordinates32.9762300, -96.5952700
Altitude167
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: (-96.595301, 32.976211)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1067 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.39 gal
88.53 L · about $88.39
Round trip
$176.78
46.78 gal · 177.06 L
Estimated CO2
207.9 kg one way
Round trip: 415.7 kg / 916 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $88.39 $176.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $99.45 $198.91
Premium $4.59 $107.38 $214.77
Diesel $3.99 $93.40 $186.79

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 Sachse, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Sachse is 21:52:15, although it is 20:52:15 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.