How far is Wills Point, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Wills Point, TX to El Paso, TX is about 686.1 miles (1104.2 km), with a travel time of about 10h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 615.7 miles (990.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 36m 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
686.13 mi
10h 18m
Flight
615.67 mi
990.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
615.67 mi
Kilometers
990.83 km
Flight Time
01h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
686.13 mi
Kilometers
1104.22 km
Drive Time
10h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM MDT
Return by in Wills Point
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wills Point
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:18 PM to 4:48 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
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wills Point
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 Wills Point
342.1 mi
05h 09m
To El Paso
344.1 mi
05h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wills Point and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on West James Street

    19 m · 5 sec · West James Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    564 ft · 15 sec · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West South Commerce Street

    17.4 mi · 21 min · West South Commerce Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto FM 148

    2.1 mi · 3 min · FM 148

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 20 West: Dallas

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

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

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wills Point 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
624 mi · 91%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 3%
I 20 West
18.2 mi · 3%
West South Commerce Street
17.4 mi · 3%
FM 148
2.06 mi
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 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 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.4 mi
615.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
05h 09m from Wills Point
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wills Point 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 Wills Point to El Paso?

The road trip is about 686.1 miles (1104.2 km) and usually takes 10h 18m 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 342.1 miles from Wills Point and 344.1 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 615.7 miles (990.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.4 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 $91.49 one way or $182.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 215.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wills Point and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wills Point and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 615.67 mi (990.83 km).

Wills Point

#1 Wills Point

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

Population3,703
Coordinates32.7093000, -96.0083000
Altitude162
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: West James Street (-96.008314, 32.709146)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.21 gal
91.65 L · about $91.49
Round trip
$182.98
48.42 gal · 183.3 L
Estimated CO2
215.2 kg one way
Round trip: 430.3 kg / 949 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $91.49 $182.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $102.94 $205.88
Premium $4.59 $111.15 $222.30
Diesel $3.99 $96.67 $193.34

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Wills Point, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Wills Point is 22:33:40, although it is 21:33:40 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.