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

The driving distance from Sinton, TX to El Paso, TX is about 681.5 miles (1096.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 595.8 miles (958.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 03m 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
681.43 mi
10h 01m
Flight
595.79 mi
958.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
595.79 mi
Kilometers
958.83 km
Flight Time
01h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
681.43 mi
Kilometers
1096.66 km
Drive Time
10h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM MDT
Return by in Sinton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sinton
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:02 PM to 4:32 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
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sinton
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 Sinton
339.7 mi
05h 00m
To El Paso
341.7 mi
05h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 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 Sinton and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Sinton Street

    16.4 mi · 22 min · East Sinton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto I-37 Access Road

    1127 ft · 23 sec · I-37 Access Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    939 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    109.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sinton 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
550 mi · 81%
I-37 Access Road
110 mi · 16%
East Sinton Street
16.4 mi · 2%
East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.41 mi
I 10 West
0.67 mi
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

McDermott Freeway

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
10h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.7 mi
595.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozona
05h 00m from Sinton
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sinton 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 Sinton to El Paso?

The road trip is about 681.5 miles (1096.7 km) and usually takes 10h 01m 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 339.7 miles from Sinton and 341.7 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 595.8 miles (958.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.7 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 $90.85 one way or $181.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 213.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sinton and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 595.79 mi (958.83 km).

Sinton

#1 Sinton

City in Texas, United States

Population5,281
Coordinates28.0366800, -97.5091600
Altitude15
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 Sinton Street (-97.50916, 28.036689)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1097 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.04 gal
91.02 L · about $90.85
Round trip
$181.69
48.08 gal · 182.04 L
Estimated CO2
213.6 kg one way
Round trip: 427.3 kg / 942 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $90.85 $181.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $102.22 $204.44
Premium $4.59 $110.37 $220.74
Diesel $3.99 $95.99 $191.98

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 Sinton, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Sinton is 20:24:06, although it is 19:24:06 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.