How far is Valley Mills, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Valley Mills, TX to El Paso, TX is about 613.5 miles (987.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 529.8 miles (852.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 05m 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
613.57 mi
09h 32m
Flight
529.77 mi
852.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
529.77 mi
Kilometers
852.59 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
613.57 mi
Kilometers
987.45 km
Drive Time
09h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sat, Apr 18, 6:50 PM MDT
Return by in Valley Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Mills
2026-04-18T10:17
Arrive El Paso
Sat, Apr 18, 7:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:33 PM to 4:03 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
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valley Mills
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
Midland
TX

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

From Valley Mills
305.3 mi
04h 46m
To El Paso
308.3 mi
04h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valley Mills and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Street

    23 m · 4 sec · North 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avenue C

    3277 ft · 1 min · Avenue C

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    14 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Continue on State School Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State School Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Lutterloh Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Lutterloh Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Garmon Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garmon Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 67

    22 mi · 24 min · US 67

  13. 13

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US 67

    14.3 mi · 15 min · US 67

  15. 15

    Continue on Hutchings Avenue

    2289 ft · 1 min · Hutchings Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    24 mi · 26 min · North Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    11.8 mi · 13 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Commerce Street

    34.6 mi · 36 min · Commerce Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    110 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward SH 158 West: Midland

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    1400 ft · 30 sec · East Interstate 20

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Odessa

    997 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    132.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Mills 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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
305 mi · 50%
East Main Street
79.2 mi · 13%
SH 158 West
62.7 mi · 10%
US 67
36.3 mi · 6%
Commerce Street
34.7 mi · 6%
North Broadway Street
24 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

167 mi · 02h 43m

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 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.7 mi
529.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
04h 46m from Valley Mills
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valley Mills 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 Valley Mills to El Paso?

The road trip is about 613.5 miles (987.4 km) and usually takes 09h 32m 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?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 305.3 miles from Valley Mills and 308.3 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 529.8 miles (852.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.7 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 $81.82 one way or $163.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 192.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Valley Mills 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Valley Mills and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley Mills and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 529.77 mi (852.59 km).

Valley Mills

#1 Valley Mills

City in Bosque County, Texas, United States

Population1,171
Coordinates31.6593300, -97.4722400
Altitude181
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: North 4th Street (-97.47241, 31.659373)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 987 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.65 gal
81.96 L · about $81.82
Round trip
$163.63
43.3 gal · 163.92 L
Estimated CO2
192.4 kg one way
Round trip: 384.8 kg / 848 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $81.82 $163.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $92.06 $184.11
Premium $4.59 $99.40 $198.79
Diesel $3.99 $86.45 $172.90

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Valley Mills, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Valley Mills is 10:17:20, although it is 09:17:20 in El Paso.

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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.