How far is Terrell Hills, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Terrell Hills, TX to El Paso, TX is about 555.1 miles (893.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 503.1 miles (809.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 31m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Upton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terrell Hills and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrell Hills and El Paso.
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Start on Garraty Road
2682 ft · 1 min · Garraty Road
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Continue on Grove Place
1120 ft · 31 sec · Grove Place
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Turn left onto Broadway
1 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto East Hildebrand Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · East Hildebrand Avenue
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
1610 ft · 32 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway
11.7 mi · 13 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right
535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 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 Terrell Hills and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
McDermott Freeway
Keep slight right
535 mi · 08h 34m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Terrell Hills and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terrell Hills to El Paso?
The road trip is about 555.1 miles (893.3 km) and usually takes 08h 15m 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?
McCamey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 276.1 miles from Terrell Hills and 278.9 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 503.1 miles (809.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 $74.03 one way or $148.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 174.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Terrell Hills 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 Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Terrell Hills and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near McCamey
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 McCamey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terrell Hills and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 503.06 mi (809.59 km).
#1 Terrell Hills
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,451 |
| Coordinates | 29.4749500, -98.4508500 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 893 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 55m |
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 | $74.03 | $148.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $83.30 | $166.59 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $89.94 | $179.88 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $78.22 | $156.45 |
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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