How far is Three Rivers, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Three Rivers, TX to El Paso, TX is about 627.8 miles (1010.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 545.9 miles (878.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
627.86 mi
09h 14m
Flight
545.96 mi
878.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
545.96 mi
Kilometers
878.63 km
Flight Time
01h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
627.86 mi
Kilometers
1010.44 km
Drive Time
09h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 09h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sun, May 17, 7:50 PM MDT
Return by in Three Rivers
Mon, May 18, 6:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Three Rivers
2026-05-17T11:36
Arrive El Paso
Sun, May 17, 8:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:15 PM to 3:45 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
5:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Three Rivers
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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From Three Rivers
313 mi
04h 37m
To El Paso
314.9 mi
04h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SE
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 17 5:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Three Rivers and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Three Rivers and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on South Harborth Avenue

    4.3 mi · 6 min · South Harborth Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Three Rivers 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
550 mi · 88%
South Harborth Avenue
72.8 mi · 12%
East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.41 mi
I 10 West
0.67 mi
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 mi
North Mesa Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
09h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.9 mi
545.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 37m from Three Rivers
Leave By
5:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Three Rivers and Clear near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Three Rivers to El Paso?

The road trip is about 627.8 miles (1010.4 km) and usually takes 09h 14m 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 313 miles from Three Rivers and 314.9 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 545.9 miles (878.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.9 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 $83.74 one way or $167.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 196.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Three Rivers and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Three Rivers and Clear near El Paso.

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Three Rivers and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 545.96 mi (878.63 km).

Three Rivers

#1 Three Rivers

City in Live Oak County, Texas, United States

Population1,938
Coordinates28.4602700, -98.1825100
Altitude45
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: US 281 (-98.182583, 28.460286)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1010 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.16 gal
83.87 L · about $83.74
Round trip
$167.49
44.32 gal · 167.74 L
Estimated CO2
196.9 kg one way
Round trip: 393.9 kg / 868 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $83.74 $167.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $94.22 $188.45
Premium $4.59 $101.74 $203.47
Diesel $3.99 $88.48 $176.97

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 · May 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Three Rivers, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Three Rivers is 11:36:00, although it is 10:36:00 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.