How far is Tornillo, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Tornillo, TX to El Paso, TX is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in El Paso County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tornillo and El Paso.
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Start on Alameda Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Alameda Avenue
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Turn right onto O T Smith Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · O T Smith Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto O T Smith Road
1.6 km · 1 min · O T Smith Road
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Take the exit left
1288 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
35.4 mi · 40 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 Tornillo and El Paso.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
O T Smith Road
Merge slight left
35.4 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Tornillo 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 Tornillo to El Paso?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Horizon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Tornillo and 19.6 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tornillo and Mostly Cloudy near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near Horizon City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tornillo and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 31.92 mi (51.37 km).
#1 Tornillo
Census designated place
| Population | 1,568 |
| Coordinates | 31.4454000, -106.0883100 |
| Altitude | 1093 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
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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