How far is Sam Rayburn, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Sam Rayburn, TX to El Paso, TX is about 861.2 miles (1385.9 km), with a travel time of about 13h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 735.4 miles (1183.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 18m.
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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City in Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sam Rayburn and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sam Rayburn and El Paso.
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Start on the route
65 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Sam Rayburn Parkway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Parkway
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Turn right
8.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Gibson Street
102 mi · 1 hr 56 min · West Gibson Street
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Continue on 11th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 11th Street
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Continue on State Highway 30 West
46.6 mi · 54 min · State Highway 30 West
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158
1.1 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158
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Continue on Boonville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road
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Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway
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Continue on West William J Bryan Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway
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Turn left onto West State Highway 21
71.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · West State Highway 21
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Turn left onto State Highway 95
1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95
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Turn right onto State Highway 71 East
125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West
2021 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Continue on East Ben White Boulevard
7.4 mi · 8 min · East Ben White Boulevard
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
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Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd
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Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes
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Continue on West US Highway 290
115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
2748 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
457.8 mi · 7 hr 16 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 Sam Rayburn 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
458 mi · 07h 16m
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 Sam Rayburn and Mostly Cloudy near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sam Rayburn to El Paso?
The road trip is about 861.2 miles (1385.9 km) and usually takes 13h 18m 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?
Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 423.3 miles from Sam Rayburn and 437.8 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 735.4 miles (1183.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.8 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 CST. 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 $108.83 one way or $217.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 270.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sam Rayburn 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 Sam Rayburn and Mostly Cloudy near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sam Rayburn and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 735.38 mi (1183.48 km).
#1 Sam Rayburn
Sam Rayburn is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.0640800, -94.0357500 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| 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: 1386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 44m |
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 | $3.58 | $108.83 | $217.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $124.42 | $248.83 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $135.90 | $271.81 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $172.68 | $345.35 |
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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