How far is Weatherford, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Weatherford, TX to El Paso, TX is about 576 miles (927 km), with a travel time of about 08h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 512.3 miles (824.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 11m.
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.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weatherford and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weatherford and El Paso.
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Start on North Main Street
67 m · 11 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
83 m · 7 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
84 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Bethel Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Bethel Road
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Turn right onto West Interstate 20
2802 ft · 56 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
919 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
406.4 mi · 6 hr 45 min
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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 Weatherford and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
406 mi · 06h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Weatherford 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 Weatherford to El Paso?
The road trip is about 576 miles (927 km) and usually takes 08h 11m 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?
Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 288.2 miles from Weatherford and 287.8 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 512.3 miles (824.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 $76.83 one way or $153.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Weatherford 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 Weatherford and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weatherford and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 512.26 mi (824.4 km).
#1 Weatherford
City in and county east of Parker County, Texas, United States
| Population | 34,698 |
| Coordinates | 32.7593000, -97.7972500 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| 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: 927 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 11m |
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 | $76.83 | $153.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $86.44 | $172.89 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $93.34 | $186.67 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $81.18 | $162.36 |
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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