How far is Sonora, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Sonora, TX to El Paso, TX is about 382.4 miles (615.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 355.1 miles (571.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Reeves County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sonora and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sonora and El Paso.
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Start on Southeast 3rd Street
33 m · 9 sec · Southeast 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Crockett Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Crockett Avenue
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Continue on North Crockett Avenue
812 ft · 22 sec · North Crockett Avenue
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Turn left onto North Service Road
89 m · 6 sec · North Service Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
851 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
379.9 mi · 6 hr 3 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 Sonora and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
380 mi · 06h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sonora and Partly Sunny near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sonora to El Paso?
The road trip is about 382.4 miles (615.4 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?
Balmorhea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191 miles from Sonora and 191.4 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 355.1 miles (571.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 5:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.98 one way or $101.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sonora 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 Sonora and Partly Sunny near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near Balmorhea
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Balmorhea.
Alpine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sonora and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 355.11 mi (571.5 km).
#1 Sonora
City in Texas
| Population | 2,764 |
| Coordinates | 30.5668500, -100.6434300 |
| Altitude | 649 |
| 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: 615 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $50.98 | $101.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.36 | $114.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $61.93 | $123.87 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $53.87 | $107.73 |
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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