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

The driving distance from Sherman, TX to El Paso, TX is about 701.3 miles (1128.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 588.6 miles (947.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 10m 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
701.26 mi
10h 05m
Flight
588.56 mi
947.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
588.56 mi
Kilometers
947.19 km
Flight Time
01h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
701.26 mi
Kilometers
1128.57 km
Drive Time
10h 05m

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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 10h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM MDT
Return by in Sherman
Thu, Apr 23, 7:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherman
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 9:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:05 PM to 4:35 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
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherman
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
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Sherman
346.5 mi
05h 02m
To El Paso
354.7 mi
05h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
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 Sherman and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Lamar Street

    100 m · 17 sec · East Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    112 m · 17 sec · South Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Houston Street

    2696 ft · 1 min · East Houston Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Sam Rayburn Freeway

    1120 ft · 33 sec · South Sam Rayburn Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Sam Rayburn Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Collins Freeway

    10.1 mi · 10 min · North Collins Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    17.4 mi · 19 min · North Central Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SRT Toll South: Sam Rayburn Tollway

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll

    1.1 km · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  21. 21

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherman 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
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
594 mi · 85%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
31.5 mi · 4%
North Central Expressway
17.4 mi · 2%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 2%
North Collins Freeway
10.1 mi · 1%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

421 mi · 07h 00m

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
10h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+112.7 mi
588.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
05h 02m from Sherman
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sherman 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 Sherman to El Paso?

The road trip is about 701.3 miles (1128.6 km) and usually takes 10h 05m 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?

Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 346.5 miles from Sherman and 354.7 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 588.6 miles (947.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.7 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 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 $93.53 one way or $187.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 220 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sherman and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sherman and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherman and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 588.56 mi (947.19 km).

Sherman

#1 Sherman

A city in Grayson County, Texas.

Population45,136
Coordinates33.6356600, -96.6088800
Altitude224
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: East Lamar Street (-96.608862, 33.635603)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.75 gal
93.67 L · about $93.53
Round trip
$187.06
49.5 gal · 187.34 L
Estimated CO2
220 kg one way
Round trip: 439.9 kg / 970 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $93.53 $187.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $105.24 $210.47
Premium $4.59 $113.63 $227.25
Diesel $3.99 $98.83 $197.65

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 Sherman, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Sherman is 23:40:24, although it is 22:40:24 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.