How far is Whitney, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Whitney, TX to El Paso, TX is about 618.6 miles (995.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 537.9 miles (865.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 24m 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 09h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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 Whitney and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitney and El Paso.
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Start on West Jefferson Avenue
90 m · 13 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto North Colorado Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Colorado Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 22
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Turn straight onto South Cleveland Street
80 m · 10 sec · South Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto Morgan Street
2383 ft · 40 sec · Morgan Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
3182 ft · 57 sec · State Highway 22
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Turn right onto Texas State Highway 6
22.7 mi · 26 min · Texas State Highway 6
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Continue on West 2nd Street
3050 ft · 41 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Turn left onto South State Highway 108
1.2 km · 1 min · South State Highway 108
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Continue on South Graham Avenue
3201 ft · 1 min · South Graham Avenue
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Continue on South Graham Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Graham Street
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Continue on North State Highway 108
22.3 mi · 33 min · North State Highway 108
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Turn left onto West Interstate 20
1009 ft · 28 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
751 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
237.7 mi · 3 hr 59 min
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Continue straight
132.2 mi · 2 hr 8 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 Whitney 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
238 mi · 03h 59m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Whitney 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 Whitney to El Paso?
The road trip is about 618.6 miles (995.5 km) and usually takes 09h 42m 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 314.9 miles from Whitney and 303.6 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 537.9 miles (865.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.7 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 $82.50 one way or $164.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 194 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Whitney and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Whitney and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitney and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 537.9 mi (865.67 km).
#1 Whitney
Human settlement in Hill County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 2,145 |
| Coordinates | 31.9518200, -97.3214000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 995 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 43m |
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 | $82.50 | $164.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $92.82 | $185.64 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $100.22 | $200.44 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $87.17 | $174.33 |
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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