How far is Scenic Oaks, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Scenic Oaks, TX to El Paso, TX is about 532.4 miles (856.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 484.9 miles (780.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 38m 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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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 Upton County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scenic Oaks and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scenic Oaks and El Paso.
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Start on Ranch Oaks
45 m · 10 sec · Ranch Oaks
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Turn left onto Ranch Creek
1901 ft · 1 min · Ranch Creek
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Turn left onto Ranch Land View
1.4 mi · 5 min · Ranch Land View
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Interstate 10 West
1.3 km · 1 min · Interstate 10 West
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Continue on Interstate 10 West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West
858 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
527.3 mi · 8 hr 25 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 Scenic Oaks 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
527 mi · 08h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Scenic Oaks 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 Scenic Oaks to El Paso?
The road trip is about 532.4 miles (856.8 km) and usually takes 07h 49m 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?
McCamey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 265.9 miles from Scenic Oaks and 266.5 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 484.9 miles (780.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 $71.01 one way or $142.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scenic Oaks and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scenic Oaks and Sunny near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near McCamey
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 McCamey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scenic Oaks and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 484.85 mi (780.29 km).
#1 Scenic Oaks
Census designated place
| Population | 4,957 |
| Coordinates | 29.7107800, -98.6758600 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| 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: 857 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 38m |
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 | $71.01 | $142.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $79.90 | $159.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $86.26 | $172.53 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $75.03 | $150.06 |
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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