How far is Wimberley, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Wimberley, TX to El Paso, TX is about 556.6 miles (895.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 511.9 miles (823.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 37m.
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.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wimberley and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wimberley and El Paso.
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Start on Ranch Road 12
904 ft · 22 sec · Ranch Road 12
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Turn slight right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 32
7.4 mi · 9 min · Ranch Road 32
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Turn left onto FM 3424
1.4 mi · 2 min · FM 3424
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At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 306
12.1 mi · 15 min · FM 306
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Turn slight right
54 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 281
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 281
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Turn left onto West Ranch Road 473
20.7 mi · 26 min · West Ranch Road 473
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Turn slight right
40 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Sisterdale Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Sisterdale Road
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 473
7.3 mi · 9 min · Ranch Road 473
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 87
1.2 km · 1 min · US Highway 87
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 West
1984 ft · 56 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
502.7 mi · 8 hr
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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 Wimberley 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 10 West
Merge slight left
503 mi · 08h 00m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wimberley 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 Wimberley to El Paso?
The road trip is about 556.6 miles (895.7 km) and usually takes 08h 37m 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?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 282.8 miles from Wimberley and 273.7 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 511.9 miles (823.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 $74.22 one way or $148.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 174.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wimberley 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 Wimberley and Sunny near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wimberley and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 511.94 mi (823.89 km).
#1 Wimberley
City in Texas
| Population | 3,422 |
| Coordinates | 29.9974400, -98.0986200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 896 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 56m |
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 | $74.22 | $148.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $83.51 | $167.02 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $90.17 | $180.33 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $78.42 | $156.85 |
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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