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

The driving distance from Shallowater, TX to El Paso, TX is about 350.1 miles (563.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293 miles (471.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m 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
350.08 mi
05h 47m
Flight
292.98 mi
471.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.98 mi
Kilometers
471.51 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
350.08 mi
Kilometers
563.4 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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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 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM MDT
Return by in Shallowater
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shallowater
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM MDT

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

Leave by
5:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shallowater
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
Kermit
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Shallowater
175.5 mi
02h 53m
To El Paso
174.6 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
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 Shallowater and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clovis Road

    2282 ft · 54 sec · Clovis Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1701 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East State Highway 114

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East State Highway 114

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South FM 168

    12.2 mi · 17 min · South FM 168

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Arnett Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Arnett Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Seagraves Road

    40.4 mi · 43 min · Seagraves Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Avenue A

    1394 ft · 18 sec · West Avenue A

  13. 13

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    27.5 mi · 31 min · Hobbs Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Marland Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Marland Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on East Marland Street

    3007 ft · 45 sec · East Marland Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway

    33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  23. 23

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    21.4 mi · 27 min · Montana Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto East Paisano Drive

    2489 ft · 40 sec · East Paisano Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard West

    50 m · 3 sec · Gateway Boulevard West

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shallowater 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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 29%
Hobbs Highway
47.9 mi · 14%
Seagraves Road
40.4 mi · 12%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 11%
National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 10%
Montana Avenue
21.4 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
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
293 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kermit
02h 53m from Shallowater
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shallowater 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 Shallowater to El Paso?

The road trip is about 350.1 miles (563.4 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Kermit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.5 miles from Shallowater and 174.6 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 293 miles (471.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.67 one way or $93.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kermit

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kermit and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.1 mi away

City of Carlsbad Water System

Carlsbad , NM
101 N Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Waste management service,Mining company
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Carlsbad Municipal Annex

Carlsbad , NM
114 S Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Carlsbad Water Maintenance Department

Carlsbad , NM
1502 W Stevens St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kermit.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shallowater and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 292.98 mi (471.51 km).

Shallowater

#1 Shallowater

City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Population2,613
Coordinates33.6889700, -101.9982300
Altitude1004
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: (-101.998234, 33.68897)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 563 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.35 gal
46.76 L · about $46.67
Round trip
$93.34
24.7 gal · 93.52 L
Estimated CO2
109.8 kg one way
Round trip: 219.5 kg / 484 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.67 $93.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.51 $105.02
Premium $4.59 $56.70 $113.40
Diesel $3.99 $49.31 $98.63

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 Shallowater, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Shallowater is 19:40:32, although it is 18:40:32 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.