How far is Thorndale, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Thorndale, TX to El Paso, TX is about 622.4 miles (1001.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 554.1 miles (891.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 47m.
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.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thorndale and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thorndale and El Paso.
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Start on the route
12.5 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Porter Street
716 ft · 23 sec · Porter Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
6.9 mi · 9 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Chris Kelley Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Chris Kelley Boulevard
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Turn left onto TX 130 Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 130 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville
926 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville
1360 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
3042 ft · 33 sec · Pickle Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 45 Toll West: Round Rock
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on State Highway 45 North
6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 45 North
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 Toll South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on North Mopac Expressway
4.2 mi · 4 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight left
10.5 mi · 11 min
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Merge slight right onto North Mopac Expressway
4.4 mi · 5 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West, TX 71 West
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
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Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd
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Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes
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Continue on West US Highway 290
115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
2748 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
457.8 mi · 7 hr 16 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 Thorndale 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 10 West
Merge slight left
458 mi · 07h 16m
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 Thorndale 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 Thorndale to El Paso?
The road trip is about 622.4 miles (1001.7 km) and usually takes 09h 47m 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?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 311.7 miles from Thorndale and 310.6 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 554.1 miles (891.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.3 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 $82.99 one way or $165.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 195.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Thorndale 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 Thorndale and Sunny near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
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 Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thorndale and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 554.1 mi (891.74 km).
#1 Thorndale
City in Milam County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,302 |
| Coordinates | 30.6138100, -97.2055500 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| 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: 1002 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $82.99 | $165.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $93.37 | $186.75 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $100.82 | $201.64 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $87.69 | $175.37 |
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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