How far is Willow Park, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Willow Park, TX to El Paso, TX is about 586.2 miles (943.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 520.8 miles (838.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 39m 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
586.17 mi
08h 19m
Flight
520.76 mi
838.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
520.76 mi
Kilometers
838.09 km
Flight Time
01h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
586.17 mi
Kilometers
943.35 km
Drive Time
08h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 PM MDT
Return by in Willow Park
Sun, Apr 19, 10:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willow Park
2026-04-19T05:27
Arrive El Paso
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:20 PM to 2:50 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
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willow Park
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
Odessa
TX

The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.

From Willow Park
292.7 mi
04h 09m
To El Paso
293.4 mi
04h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willow Park and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on Squaw Creek Road

    1071 ft · 52 sec · Squaw Creek Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ranch House Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Ranch House Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Lake Drive

    3240 ft · 2 min · East Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mikus Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Mikus Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto East Interstate 20

    881 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West, US 180 West

    700 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    415 mi · 6 hr 54 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willow Park 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
582 mi · 99%
Mikus Road
1.41 mi
Ranch House Road
1.13 mi
East Lake Drive
0.61 mi
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 mi
North Mesa Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

415 mi · 06h 54m

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
08h 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.4 mi
520.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odessa
04h 09m from Willow Park
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Willow Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Willow Park to El Paso?

The road trip is about 586.2 miles (943.4 km) and usually takes 08h 19m 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 292.7 miles from Willow Park and 293.4 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 520.8 miles (838.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.4 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 $78.15 one way or $156.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 183.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Willow Park 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 Sunny around Willow Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willow Park and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 520.76 mi (838.09 km).

Willow Park

#1 Willow Park

City in Texas, United States

Population5,994
Coordinates32.7626300, -97.6505800
Altitude284
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: Squaw Creek Road (-97.651026, 32.762766)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 943 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.68 gal
78.3 L · about $78.15
Round trip
$156.30
41.36 gal · 156.6 L
Estimated CO2
183.8 kg one way
Round trip: 367.6 kg / 810 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $78.15 $156.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $87.93 $175.86
Premium $4.59 $94.94 $189.88
Diesel $3.99 $82.58 $165.15

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 · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Willow Park, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Willow Park is 05:27:48, although it is 04:27:48 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.