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

The driving distance from Timpson, TX to El Paso, TX is about 814.3 miles (1310.5 km), with a travel time of about 12h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 709.5 miles (1141.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 34m 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
814.29 mi
12h 17m
Flight
709.51 mi
1141.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
709.51 mi
Kilometers
1141.85 km
Flight Time
01h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
814.29 mi
Kilometers
1310.48 km
Drive Time
12h 17m

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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 12h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 PM MDT
Return by in Timpson
Mon, Apr 20, 3:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Timpson
2026-04-19T02:49
Arrive El Paso
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
12h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:17 PM to 6:47 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
11:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Timpson
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
Roscoe
TX

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

From Timpson
403.8 mi
06h 08m
To El Paso
410.5 mi
06h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ross Graves Drive

    62 m · 9 sec · Ross Graves Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bear Drive

    118 m · 9 sec · Bear Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jacob Street

    1244 ft · 28 sec · Jacob Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    3262 ft · 42 sec · North 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    16.5 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Railroad Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 259

    16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 79

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 79

  9. 9

    Continue on Kilgore Drive

    13.5 mi · 16 min · Kilgore Drive

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Houston Street

    3263 ft · 2 min · Houston Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Houston Street

    113 m · 7 sec · Houston Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 135 North

    38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 135 North

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 135 North

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 135 North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I-20 Access Road

    29 m · 3 sec · I-20 Access Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Dallas

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    83.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Timpson 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
624 mi · 77%
I 20 West
103 mi · 13%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 3%
Kilgore Drive
16.3 mi · 2%
US Route 259
16.2 mi · 2%
State Highway 135 North
4.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

429 mi · 07h 09m

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 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+104.8 mi
709.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roscoe
06h 08m from Timpson
Leave By
11:26 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Timpson 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 Timpson to El Paso?

The road trip is about 814.3 miles (1310.5 km) and usually takes 12h 17m 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?

Roscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 403.8 miles from Timpson and 410.5 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 709.5 miles (1141.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.8 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 $108.57 one way or $217.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 255.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Timpson 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 Partly Sunny around Timpson and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near El Paso.

Stop Ideas Near Roscoe

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Roscoe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Timpson and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 709.51 mi (1141.85 km).

Timpson

#1 Timpson

City in Shelby County, Texas, United States

Population1,130
Coordinates31.9037800, -94.3952000
Altitude119
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: Ross Graves Drive (-94.395323, 31.903713)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)27h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)20h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
28.73 gal
108.77 L · about $108.57
Round trip
$217.14
57.46 gal · 217.54 L
Estimated CO2
255.3 kg one way
Round trip: 510.6 kg / 1126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $108.57 $217.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $122.16 $244.32
Premium $4.59 $131.90 $263.80
Diesel $3.99 $114.72 $229.44

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Timpson, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Timpson is 02:49:39, although it is 01:49:39 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.