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

The driving distance from Slaton, TX to El Paso, TX is about 361.3 miles (581.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.8 miles (490.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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
361.27 mi
05h 48m
Flight
304.81 mi
490.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.81 mi
Kilometers
490.55 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.27 mi
Kilometers
581.41 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM MDT
Return by in Slaton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slaton
2026-04-22T18:26
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
5:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Slaton
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 Slaton
176.9 mi
02h 54m
To El Paso
184.4 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    71 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    63 m · 8 sec · South 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Lubbock Street

    117 m · 12 sec · West Lubbock Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 9th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 9th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Industrial Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Industrial Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1631 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on East Highway 84

    2.2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 84

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East FM 1585

    8.8 mi · 9 min · East FM 1585

  9. 9

    Continue on 130th Street

    4.5 mi · 6 min · 130th Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chicago Avenue

    72 m · 7 sec · Chicago Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 130th Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 130th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on FM 1585

    4.3 mi · 6 min · FM 1585

  13. 13

    Turn left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Seagraves Road

    40.4 mi · 43 min · Seagraves Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Avenue A

    1394 ft · 18 sec · West Avenue A

  17. 17

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    27.5 mi · 31 min · Hobbs Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Marland Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Marland Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on East Marland Street

    3007 ft · 45 sec · East Marland Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on East Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway

    33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  27. 27

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    21.4 mi · 27 min · Montana Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto East Paisano Drive

    2489 ft · 40 sec · East Paisano Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard West

    50 m · 3 sec · Gateway Boulevard West

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Slaton 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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 28%
Hobbs Highway
47.9 mi · 13%
Seagraves Road
40.4 mi · 11%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 11%
National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 9%
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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
304.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kermit
02h 54m from Slaton
Leave By
5:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Slaton 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 Slaton to El Paso?

The road trip is about 361.3 miles (581.4 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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 176.9 miles from Slaton and 184.4 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 304.8 miles (490.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 5:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.18 one way or $96.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Slaton 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 Slaton 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 12.6 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 12.6 mi away

Carlsbad Municipal Annex

Carlsbad , NM
114 S Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.2 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 Slaton and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 304.81 mi (490.55 km).

Slaton

#1 Slaton

City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Population5,975
Coordinates33.4373100, -101.6434900
Altitude940
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: (-101.643378, 33.437272)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 581 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.75 gal
48.26 L · about $48.18
Round trip
$96.36
25.5 gal · 96.52 L
Estimated CO2
113.3 kg one way
Round trip: 226.6 kg / 500 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.18 $96.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.21 $108.43
Premium $4.59 $58.54 $117.07
Diesel $3.99 $50.91 $101.82

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Slaton, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Slaton is 18:26:49, although it is 17:26:49 in El Paso.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.