How far is West, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from West, TX to El Paso, TX is about 641.1 miles (1031.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 551.7 miles (887.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 00m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West and El Paso.
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Start on the route
9 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
2586 ft · 58 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto North Interstate 35
2342 ft · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
2284 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
17 mi · 17 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
45 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Abilene
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Abilene
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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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 West and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving West and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West to El Paso?
The road trip is about 641.1 miles (1031.7 km) and usually takes 10h 00m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 334.2 miles from West and 306.8 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 551.7 miles (887.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.4 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 $85.48 one way or $170.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 201 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between West and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around West and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 551.66 mi (887.81 km).
#1 West
City in McLennan County, Texas
| Population | 2,969 |
| Coordinates | 31.8023800, -97.0916700 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 1032 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 59m |
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 | $85.48 | $170.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $96.18 | $192.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $103.85 | $207.70 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $90.32 | $180.64 |
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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