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

The driving distance from Waller, TX to El Paso, TX is about 697.2 miles (1122 km), with a travel time of about 10h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 636.7 miles (1024.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 45m 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
697.17 mi
10h 52m
Flight
636.69 mi
1024.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
636.69 mi
Kilometers
1024.66 km
Flight Time
01h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
697.17 mi
Kilometers
1121.99 km
Drive Time
10h 52m

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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 10h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 9:34 AM MDT
Return by in Waller
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waller
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 10:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:53 PM to 5:23 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
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waller
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
Ozona
TX

Census designated place

From Waller
347.5 mi
05h 26m
To El Paso
349.7 mi
05h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Waller and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hempstead Highway

    2320 ft · 42 sec · Hempstead Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 290 West, TX 6 North

    2249 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    31 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West: Austin

    45.2 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1256 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 21

    12.6 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 71 East

    125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  16. 16

    Continue on East Ben White Boulevard

    7.4 mi · 8 min · East Ben White Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

    136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

  19. 19

    Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd

    1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes

    2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes

  21. 21

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290

  22. 22

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290

  26. 26

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290

  28. 28

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

    2748 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    457.8 mi · 7 hr 16 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waller 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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
458 mi · 66%
West US Highway 290
96.7 mi · 14%
US 290 West
76.9 mi · 11%
State Highway 71 East
20.1 mi · 3%
East Ben White Boulevard
13.5 mi · 2%
State Highway 21
12.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

458 mi · 07h 16m

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
10h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.5 mi
636.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozona
05h 26m from Waller
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waller 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 Waller to El Paso?

The road trip is about 697.2 miles (1122 km) and usually takes 10h 52m 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?

Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 347.5 miles from Waller and 349.7 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 636.7 miles (1024.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 $92.96 one way or $185.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 218.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waller and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 636.69 mi (1024.66 km).

Waller

#1 Waller

City in Texas, USA

Population3,572
Coordinates30.0566100, -95.9269000
Altitude76
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: Hempstead Highway (-95.926865, 30.056714)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.6 gal
93.13 L · about $92.96
Round trip
$185.93
49.2 gal · 186.26 L
Estimated CO2
218.6 kg one way
Round trip: 437.2 kg / 964 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $92.96 $185.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $104.60 $209.20
Premium $4.59 $112.94 $225.88
Diesel $3.99 $98.23 $196.46

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 Waller, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Waller is 23:41:51, although it is 22:41:51 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.