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

The driving distance from Spring, TX to El Paso, TX is about 760.7 miles (1224.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 666 miles (1071.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 39m 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
760.73 mi
11h 19m
Flight
666.02 mi
1071.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
666.02 mi
Kilometers
1071.85 km
Flight Time
01h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
760.73 mi
Kilometers
1224.28 km
Drive Time
11h 19m

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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 11h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sun, May 3, 10:54 AM MDT
Return by in Spring
Sun, May 3, 11:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring
2026-05-03T00:35
Arrive El Paso
Sun, May 3, 11:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:20 PM to 5:50 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
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring
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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From Spring
379.2 mi
05h 39m
To El Paso
381.5 mi
05h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
56°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 8:00 PM MDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spring and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hardy Road

    79 m · 17 sec · East Hardy Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Noble Street

    47 m · 9 sec · East Noble Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Hardy Road

    1712 ft · 36 sec · West Hardy Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Riley Fuzzel Road

    992 ft · 27 sec · West Riley Fuzzel Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Spring Stuebner Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Spring Stuebner Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1779 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    1440 ft · 38 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Grand Parkway West

  9. 9

    Continue on North Grand Parkway West

    1517 ft · 26 sec · North Grand Parkway West

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1432 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Grand Parkway

    1846 ft · 34 sec · Grand Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll West

    2348 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway West

    36.3 mi · 39 min · North Grand Parkway West

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San Antonio

    3149 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Katy Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz

    599 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    629 ft · 19 sec · Interstate 10 East

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1087 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North

    81 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring 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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
537 mi · 71%
Katy Freeway
151 mi · 20%
North Grand Parkway West
37.7 mi · 5%
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 3%
Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.42 mi · 1%
Gordon A Blake Highway
2.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

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
11h 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.7 mi
666 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
05h 39m from Spring
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spring and Mostly Clear near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring to El Paso?

The road trip is about 760.7 miles (1224.3 km) and usually takes 11h 19m 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 379.2 miles from Spring and 381.5 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 666 miles (1071.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.7 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 $101.47 one way or $202.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 238.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring and Mostly Clear near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 666.02 mi (1071.85 km).

Spring

#1 Spring

Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population54,298
Coordinates30.0799400, -95.4171600
Altitude37
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 Hardy Road (-95.41694, 30.079978)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.85 gal
101.62 L · about $101.47
Round trip
$202.93
53.7 gal · 203.24 L
Estimated CO2
238.6 kg one way
Round trip: 477.2 kg / 1052 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $101.47 $202.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $114.17 $228.33
Premium $4.59 $123.27 $246.54
Diesel $3.99 $107.21 $214.42

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 · May 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Spring, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Spring is 00:35:11, although it is 23:35:11 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.