How far is Tom Bean, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Tom Bean, TX to El Paso, TX is about 692.4 miles (1114.3 km), with a travel time of about 10h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 594.3 miles (956.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 27m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tom Bean and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tom Bean and El Paso.
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Start on Lyon Street
64 m · 6 sec · Lyon Street
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Turn right onto King Street
147 m · 10 sec · King Street
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Continue on Luby Drive
6.5 mi · 9 min · Luby Drive
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Keep slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto North Denny Street
1358 ft · 25 sec · North Denny Street
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Turn right onto West Haning Street
1778 ft · 41 sec · West Haning Street
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Turn left onto South Collins Freeway
1.6 km · 2 min · South Collins Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left
991 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Collins Freeway
6.7 mi · 7 min · South Collins Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
17.4 mi · 19 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SRT Toll South: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
19.7 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
1.1 km · 42 sec
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
1799 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
421 mi · 7 hr
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Merge slight left
166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 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 Tom Bean and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
421 mi · 07h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tom Bean and Mostly Cloudy near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tom Bean to El Paso?
The road trip is about 692.4 miles (1114.3 km) and usually takes 10h 27m 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?
Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 345.9 miles from Tom Bean and 346.5 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 594.3 miles (956.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.1 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 $92.32 one way or $184.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 217.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tom Bean 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 Sunny around Tom Bean and Mostly Cloudy near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tom Bean and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 594.33 mi (956.48 km).
#1 Tom Bean
City in Grayson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,073 |
| Coordinates | 33.5201100, -96.4838700 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 1114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 38m |
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 | $92.32 | $184.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $103.88 | $207.75 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $112.16 | $224.32 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $97.55 | $195.10 |
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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