How far is Stamford, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Stamford, TX to El Paso, TX is about 470 miles (756.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 398.6 miles (641.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stamford and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford and El Paso.
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Start on East McHarg Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · East McHarg Avenue
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Continue on West McHarg Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West McHarg Street
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Turn left onto US 277 Frontage Road
102 m · 7 sec · US 277 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1218 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 16 min
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Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue
1568 ft · 22 sec · Commercial Avenue
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Turn right onto 17th Street
1 km · 57 sec · 17th Street
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Continue on US Highway 180 West
27.6 mi · 35 min · US Highway 180 West
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Continue on East South 1st Street
2324 ft · 57 sec · East South 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Concho Street
1670 ft · 36 sec · South Concho Street
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Continue on State Highway 70 South
16.8 mi · 18 min · State Highway 70 South
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Turn left onto Bluebonnet Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · Bluebonnet Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broadway Street
1135 ft · 19 sec · East Broadway Street
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Midland
531 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Midland
115.6 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Continue straight
132.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Merge slight left
166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 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 Stamford 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 20 West
Merge slight left
167 mi · 02h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stamford 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 Stamford to El Paso?
The road trip is about 470 miles (756.4 km) and usually takes 07h 07m 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?
Wickett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 238.9 miles from Stamford and 231.2 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 398.6 miles (641.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.4 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 $62.66 one way or $125.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Stamford and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stamford and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stamford and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 398.58 mi (641.46 km).
#1 Stamford
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,913 |
| Coordinates | 32.9453900, -99.8028700 |
| Altitude | 492 |
| 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: 756 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $62.66 | $125.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $70.50 | $141.00 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $76.12 | $152.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $66.20 | $132.41 |
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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