How far is Shamrock, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Shamrock, TX to El Paso, TX is about 636 miles (1023.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 564.1 miles (907.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 05m 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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shamrock and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shamrock and El Paso.
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Start on Reedsport Place
1128 ft · 34 sec · Reedsport Place
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Turn right onto South Cockrell Hill Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · South Cockrell Hill Road
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
107 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West
1415 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 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 Shamrock and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
429 mi · 07h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shamrock 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 Shamrock to El Paso?
The road trip is about 636 miles (1023.5 km) and usually takes 09h 32m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 317.2 miles from Shamrock and 318.8 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 564.1 miles (907.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.9 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 $84.80 one way or $169.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 199.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Shamrock 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 then Showers And Thunderstorms around Shamrock and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shamrock and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 564.17 mi (907.95 km).
#1 Shamrock
City in Texas
| Population | 1,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.5993000, -96.8875000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 1024 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 56m |
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 | $84.80 | $169.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $95.41 | $190.83 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $103.02 | $206.04 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $89.60 | $179.21 |
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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