How far is Stratford, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Stratford, TX to El Paso, TX is about 452.7 miles (728.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 404.8 miles (651.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 37m.
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
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City in Texas, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stratford and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratford and El Paso.
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Start on North Main Street
1011 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Texas Street
31.3 mi · 34 min · Texas Street
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Continue on Denver Avenue
1980 ft · 30 sec · Denver Avenue
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
40.8 mi · 41 min · West 7th Street
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Continue on Bell Street
52.8 mi · 1 hr · Bell Street
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Take the exit right
2418 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
58.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Rosa
98 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Historic Route 66
1.3 mi · 3 min · Historic Route 66
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Turn left onto US Highway 54
37.8 mi · 56 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on 8th Street
3.9 mi · 4 min · 8th Street
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Turn left
78.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Continue on Central Avenue
43.8 mi · 52 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Saint Francis Drive
9.8 mi · 13 min · Saint Francis Drive
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Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1673 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 54 South
34.8 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 54
28.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on Gateway South Boulevard
7.6 mi · 9 min · Gateway South Boulevard
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Keep slight left
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Paisano Drive
1072 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto East Paisano Drive
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Paisano Drive
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Turn right onto South Mesa Street
1159 ft · 22 sec · South 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 Stratford and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn left
78.1 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Stratford 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 Stratford to El Paso?
The road trip is about 452.7 miles (728.5 km) and usually takes 07h 37m 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?
Farwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.7 miles from Stratford and 227 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 404.8 miles (651.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 $60.35 one way or $120.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Stratford 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 Stratford and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stratford and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 404.74 mi (651.37 km).
#1 Stratford
City in Texas
| Population | 2,074 |
| Coordinates | 36.3361400, -102.0721200 |
| Altitude | 1125 |
| 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: 728 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 38m |
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 | $60.35 | $120.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $67.90 | $135.81 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $73.32 | $146.64 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $63.77 | $127.54 |
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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