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

The driving distance from Stowell, TX to El Paso, TX is about 807.5 miles (1299.5 km), with a travel time of about 12h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 730.9 miles (1176.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
807.5 mi
12h 07m
Flight
730.88 mi
1176.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
730.88 mi
Kilometers
1176.23 km
Flight Time
01h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
807.5 mi
Kilometers
1299.55 km
Drive Time
12h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM MDT
Return by in Stowell
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stowell
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
12h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:07 PM to 6:37 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
11:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stowell
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 Stowell
402.5 mi
06h 03m
To El Paso
405 mi
06h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gulfway Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Gulfway Drive

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    234.1 mi · 4 hr 11 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz

    599 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518

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

  9. 9

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

    2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1087 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North

    81 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  16. 16

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

    811 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stowell 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
537 mi · 66%
Gulfway Drive
240 mi · 30%
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 3%
Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.42 mi · 1%
Gordon A Blake Highway
2.01 mi
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 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
12h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.6 mi
730.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
06h 03m from Stowell
Leave By
11:46 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stowell 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 Stowell to El Paso?

The road trip is about 807.5 miles (1299.5 km) and usually takes 12h 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 402.5 miles from Stowell and 405 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 730.9 miles (1176.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.6 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 $107.66 one way or $215.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 253.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Stowell 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 then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Stowell and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stowell and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 730.88 mi (1176.23 km).

Stowell

#1 Stowell

City in Texas

Population1,756
Coordinates29.7899400, -94.3832400
Altitude7
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: Gulfway Drive (-94.383198, 29.789937)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)20h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
28.49 gal
107.86 L · about $107.66
Round trip
$215.33
56.98 gal · 215.72 L
Estimated CO2
253.2 kg one way
Round trip: 506.4 kg / 1116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $107.66 $215.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $121.14 $242.28
Premium $4.59 $130.80 $261.60
Diesel $3.99 $113.76 $227.52

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 Stowell, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Stowell is 20:24:26, although it is 19:24:26 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.