How far is Van Horn, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Van Horn, TX to El Paso, TX is about 121.2 miles (195 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Van Horn and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Horn and El Paso.
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Start on La Caverna Street
47 m · 7 sec · La Caverna Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
60 m · 11 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Van Horn Street
939 ft · 18 sec · Van Horn Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Frontage Road
1034 ft · 28 sec · Northwest Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West: El Paso
920 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
119.7 mi · 1 hr 59 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 Van Horn and El Paso.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
120 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Van Horn 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 Van Horn to El Paso?
The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195 km) and usually takes 01h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Van Horn and 60.6 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.17 one way or $32.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Van Horn and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Van Horn and Sunny near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Hancock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Hancock.
El Paso (Bus Station), Texas
Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Van Horn and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 109.56 mi (176.32 km).
#1 Van Horn
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,856 |
| Coordinates | 31.0402900, -104.8307300 |
| Altitude | 1232 |
| 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: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.17 | $32.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.20 | $36.40 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $19.65 | $39.30 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $17.09 | $34.18 |
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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