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

The driving distance from Seagraves, TX to El Paso, TX is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
284.82 mi
04h 41m
Flight
243.12 mi
391.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.12 mi
Kilometers
391.26 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.82 mi
Kilometers
458.38 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM MDT
Return by in Seagraves
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seagraves
2026-04-22T21:59
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seagraves
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dell City
TX

City in Hudspeth County, Texas, United States

From Seagraves
140.1 mi
02h 20m
To El Paso
144.8 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Seagraves and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Street

    8 m · 2 sec · 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avenue F

    2281 ft · 2 min · Avenue F

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Railroad Avenue

    16.9 mi · 17 min · Railroad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Avenue A

    1394 ft · 18 sec · West Avenue A

  5. 5

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    27.5 mi · 31 min · Hobbs Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Marland Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Marland Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on East Marland Street

    3007 ft · 45 sec · East Marland Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway

    33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  15. 15

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    21.4 mi · 27 min · Montana Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto East Paisano Drive

    2489 ft · 40 sec · East Paisano Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard West

    50 m · 3 sec · Gateway Boulevard West

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 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 Seagraves and El Paso.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 36%
Hobbs Highway
47.9 mi · 17%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 14%
National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 12%
Montana Avenue
21.4 mi · 8%
Railroad Avenue
16.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
243.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dell City
02h 20m from Seagraves
Leave By
7:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seagraves 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 Seagraves to El Paso?

The road trip is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km) and usually takes 04h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dell City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Seagraves and 144.8 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.98 one way or $75.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seagraves and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 243.12 mi (391.26 km).

Seagraves

#1 Seagraves

City in Gaines County, Texas, United States

Population2,994
Coordinates32.9442700, -102.5649100
Altitude1022
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: 12th Street (-102.56491, 32.944231)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.05 gal
38.05 L · about $37.98
Round trip
$75.96
20.1 gal · 76.1 L
Estimated CO2
89.3 kg one way
Round trip: 178.6 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.98 $75.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.73 $85.47
Premium $4.59 $46.14 $92.28
Diesel $3.99 $40.13 $80.26

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 Seagraves, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Seagraves is 21:59:33, although it is 20:59:33 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.