How far is San Angelo, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from San Angelo, TX to El Paso, TX is about 415.3 miles (668.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 356.5 miles (573.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
415.32 mi
06h 08m
Flight
356.52 mi
573.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
356.52 mi
Kilometers
573.77 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
415.32 mi
Kilometers
668.39 km
Drive Time
06h 08m

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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 06h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM MDT
Return by in San Angelo
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Angelo
2026-04-22T18:51
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 12:38 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
11:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Angelo
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
Balmorhea
TX

City in Reeves County, Texas, United States

From San Angelo
201.6 mi
03h 04m
To El Paso
213.6 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 San Angelo and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Angelo and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on East Harris Avenue

    22 m · 9 sec · East Harris Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Chadbourne Street

    151 m · 14 sec · South Chadbourne Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Beauregard Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Beauregard Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Sherwood Way

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Sherwood Way

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 67 South

    22.7 mi · 25 min · US Highway 67 South

  6. 6

    Continue on United States Highway 67

    4.5 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 67

  7. 7

    Continue on US 67

    19 mi · 22 min · US 67

  8. 8

    Continue on Reagan Street

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Reagan Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    120 mi · 2 hr · East 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    166 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Angelo 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 3rd Street
286 mi · 69%
Reagan Street
64.9 mi · 16%
US Highway 67 South
22.7 mi · 5%
US 67
19 mi · 5%
United States Highway 67
4.52 mi · 1%
Sherwood Way
4.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East 3rd Street

Continue straight

166 mi · 02h 43m

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
06h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.8 mi
356.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Balmorhea
03h 04m from San Angelo
Leave By
11:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving San Angelo 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 San Angelo to El Paso?

The road trip is about 415.3 miles (668.4 km) and usually takes 06h 08m 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?

Balmorhea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.6 miles from San Angelo and 213.6 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 356.5 miles (573.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 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 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 $55.40 one way or $110.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between San Angelo and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around San Angelo and Sunny near El Paso.

Stop Ideas Near Balmorhea

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Balmorhea, 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 Balmorhea.

RAIL

Alpine

70 mi away
102 West Holland Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Angelo and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 356.52 mi (573.77 km).

San Angelo

#1 San Angelo

The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas.

Population101,612
Coordinates31.4637700, -100.4370400
Altitude562
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: East Harris Avenue (-100.437096, 31.463902)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 668 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.66 gal
55.48 L · about $55.40
Round trip
$110.80
29.32 gal · 110.96 L
Estimated CO2
130.3 kg one way
Round trip: 260.6 kg / 575 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $55.40 $110.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.33 $124.67
Premium $4.59 $67.30 $134.61
Diesel $3.99 $58.54 $117.07

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between San Angelo, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in San Angelo is 18:51:39, although it is 17:51:39 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.