How far is West Tawakoni, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from West Tawakoni, TX to El Paso, TX is about 692.9 miles (1115.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 615.3 miles (990.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
692.87 mi
10h 30m
Flight
615.31 mi
990.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
615.31 mi
Kilometers
990.25 km
Flight Time
01h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
692.87 mi
Kilometers
1115.06 km
Drive Time
10h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Mon, May 25, 6:27 PM MDT
Return by in West Tawakoni
Tue, May 26, 5:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Tawakoni
2026-05-25T08:57
Arrive El Paso
Mon, May 25, 7:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
10h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:30 PM to 5:00 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
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Tawakoni
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
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From West Tawakoni
345.2 mi
05h 15m
To El Paso
347.7 mi
05h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
89°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Tawakoni and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Tawakoni and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lake Country Road

    1659 ft · 1 min · Lake Country Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Rabbit Cove Road

    2892 ft · 1 min · East Rabbit Cove Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mays Lane

    1 mi · 3 min · Mays Lane

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 276

    2934 ft · 50 sec · West State Highway 276

  6. 6

    Continue on East Quinlan Parkway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East Quinlan Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South State Highway 34

    14.6 mi · 22 min · South State Highway 34

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East High Street

    2370 ft · 1 min · East High Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Rockwall Avenue

    707 ft · 20 sec · North Rockwall Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Moore Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Moore Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto FM 148

    2.1 mi · 3 min · FM 148

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 20 West: Dallas

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Tawakoni 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
624 mi · 90%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 3%
I 20 West
18.2 mi · 3%
South State Highway 34
14.6 mi · 2%
East Quinlan Parkway
4.67 mi · 1%
FM 148
2.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

429 mi · 07h 09m

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 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.6 mi
615.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
05h 15m from West Tawakoni
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Tawakoni and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Tawakoni to El Paso?

The road trip is about 692.9 miles (1115.1 km) and usually takes 10h 30m 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?

Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 345.2 miles from West Tawakoni and 347.7 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 615.3 miles (990.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.6 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 $92.40 one way or $184.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 217.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between West Tawakoni 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Tawakoni and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Tawakoni and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 615.31 mi (990.25 km).

West Tawakoni

#1 West Tawakoni

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Population1,994
Coordinates32.8937300, -96.0294100
Altitude139
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: (-96.029408, 32.893653)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.45 gal
92.55 L · about $92.40
Round trip
$184.79
48.9 gal · 185.1 L
Estimated CO2
217.3 kg one way
Round trip: 434.6 kg / 958 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $92.40 $184.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $103.96 $207.92
Premium $4.59 $112.25 $224.50
Diesel $3.99 $97.63 $195.26

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 · May 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between West Tawakoni, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in West Tawakoni is 08:57:25, although it is 07:57:25 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.