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

The driving distance from Whitesboro, TX to El Paso, TX is about 667.1 miles (1073.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 572 miles (920.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 32m 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
667.1 mi
10h 16m
Flight
571.94 mi
920.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
571.94 mi
Kilometers
920.45 km
Flight Time
01h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
667.1 mi
Kilometers
1073.59 km
Drive Time
10h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Mon, May 25, 12:10 AM MDT
Return by in Whitesboro
Mon, May 25, 11:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitesboro
2026-05-24T14:54
Arrive El Paso
Mon, May 25, 1:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:16 PM to 4:46 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
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitesboro
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 Whitesboro
340 mi
05h 08m
To El Paso
327.1 mi
05h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
92°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Union Street

    45 m · 7 sec · North Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    757 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    743 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Highway 82

    145 m · 6 sec · Highway 82

  6. 6

    Continue on East US Highway 82

    12.3 mi · 14 min · East US Highway 82

  7. 7

    Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard

    115 m · 10 sec · J M Lindsay Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    984 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress

    10.2 mi · 10 min · I 35W TEXpress

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 Express Toll East, I 820 West

    1017 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 820 West

    2644 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1017 ft · 13 sec · Northeast Loop

  16. 16

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitesboro 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
594 mi · 89%
North Interstate 35
30.2 mi · 5%
I 35W South
17.2 mi · 3%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 2%
East US Highway 82
12.3 mi · 2%
I 35W TEXpress
10.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

421 mi · 07h 00m

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 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+95.1 mi
572 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
05h 08m from Whitesboro
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Whitesboro 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 Whitesboro to El Paso?

The road trip is about 667.1 miles (1073.6 km) and usually takes 10h 16m 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 340 miles from Whitesboro and 327.1 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 572 miles (920.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.1 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 $88.96 one way or $177.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 209.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Whitesboro and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Whitesboro and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitesboro and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 571.94 mi (920.45 km).

Whitesboro

#1 Whitesboro

City in Grayson County, Texas, United States

Population4,149
Coordinates33.6562200, -96.9069500
Altitude250
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: North Union Street (-96.906853, 33.656216)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1074 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.54 gal
89.11 L · about $88.96
Round trip
$177.92
47.08 gal · 178.22 L
Estimated CO2
209.2 kg one way
Round trip: 418.4 kg / 922 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $88.96 $177.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $100.09 $200.18
Premium $4.59 $108.07 $216.14
Diesel $3.99 $94.00 $187.99

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 24, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Whitesboro, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Whitesboro is 14:54:21, although it is 13:54:21 in El Paso.

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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.