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

The driving distance from Schulenburg, TX to El Paso, TX is about 651.2 miles (1048 km), with a travel time of about 09h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 586.8 miles (944.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 23m 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
651.18 mi
09h 41m
Flight
586.84 mi
944.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
586.84 mi
Kilometers
944.42 km
Flight Time
01h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
651.18 mi
Kilometers
1047.98 km
Drive Time
09h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 8:23 AM MDT
Return by in Schulenburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schulenburg
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 9:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:42 PM to 4:12 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
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schulenburg
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
Ozona
TX

Census designated place

From Schulenburg
324.5 mi
04h 50m
To El Paso
326.7 mi
04h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Schulenburg and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Summit Street

    32 m · 6 sec · Summit Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kessler Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Kessler Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Interstate Highway 10 Frontage Road

    740 ft · 20 sec · Interstate Highway 10 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    804 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    80.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz

    599 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1087 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North

    81 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schulenburg 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
537 mi · 82%
Interstate Highway 10 Frontage Road
82.4 mi · 13%
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 3%
Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.42 mi · 1%
Gordon A Blake Highway
2.01 mi
Kessler Avenue
0.83 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Keep slight right

535 mi · 08h 34m

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 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.4 mi
586.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozona
04h 50m from Schulenburg
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Schulenburg 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 Schulenburg to El Paso?

The road trip is about 651.2 miles (1048 km) and usually takes 09h 41m 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?

Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 324.5 miles from Schulenburg and 326.7 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 586.8 miles (944.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.4 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 $86.84 one way or $173.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 204.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schulenburg and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 586.84 mi (944.42 km).

Schulenburg

#1 Schulenburg

City in Fayette County, Texas, United States

Population2,935
Coordinates29.6819000, -96.9030400
Altitude112
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: Summit Street (-96.903042, 29.682106)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1048 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.98 gal
86.98 L · about $86.84
Round trip
$173.68
45.96 gal · 173.96 L
Estimated CO2
204.2 kg one way
Round trip: 408.4 kg / 900 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $86.84 $173.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $97.71 $195.42
Premium $4.59 $105.50 $211.00
Diesel $3.99 $91.76 $183.52

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 Schulenburg, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Schulenburg is 23:41:30, although it is 22:41:30 in El Paso.

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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.