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

The driving distance from Tolar, TX to El Paso, TX is about 573 miles (922.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 503.3 miles (810 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 20m 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
572.97 mi
08h 40m
Flight
503.29 mi
809.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
503.29 mi
Kilometers
809.96 km
Flight Time
01h 00m

Driving Distance

Road route
572.97 mi
Kilometers
922.11 km
Drive Time
08h 40m

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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 08h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM MDT
Return by in Tolar
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tolar
2026-04-22T23:17
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:40 PM to 3:10 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
6:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tolar
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
Odessa
TX

The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.

From Tolar
291.4 mi
04h 20m
To El Paso
281.5 mi
04h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West US Highway 377

    8.4 mi · 10 min · West US Highway 377

  2. 2

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    10 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South FM 4

    6.6 mi · 12 min · South FM 4

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I-20 Service Road

    2071 ft · 57 sec · I-20 Service Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene

    744 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    380.4 mi · 6 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tolar 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
547 mi · 96%
West US Highway 377
8.42 mi · 1%
South FM 4
6.62 mi · 1%
I-20 Service Road
0.39 mi
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 mi
North Mesa Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

380 mi · 06h 17m

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
08h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.7 mi
503.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odessa
04h 20m from Tolar
Leave By
6:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tolar 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 Tolar to El Paso?

The road trip is about 573 miles (922.1 km) and usually takes 08h 40m 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?

Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 291.4 miles from Tolar and 281.5 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 503.3 miles (810 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.7 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 $76.41 one way or $152.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 179.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tolar and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tolar and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 503.29 mi (809.96 km).

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#1 Tolar

City in Hood County, Texas, United States

Population1,041
Coordinates32.3890300, -97.9205900
Altitude311
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 377 (-97.920587, 32.389018)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 922 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.22 gal
76.54 L · about $76.41
Round trip
$152.82
40.44 gal · 153.08 L
Estimated CO2
179.7 kg one way
Round trip: 359.4 kg / 792 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $76.41 $152.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $85.98 $171.95
Premium $4.59 $92.83 $185.66
Diesel $3.99 $80.74 $161.48

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tolar, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Tolar is 23:17:14, although it is 22:17:14 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.