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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
556.58 mi
08h 37m
Flight
511.94 mi
823.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
511.94 mi
Kilometers
823.89 km
Flight Time
01h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
556.58 mi
Kilometers
895.73 km
Drive Time
08h 37m

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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 08h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM MDT
Return by in Wimberley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wimberley
2026-04-22T21:56
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:38 PM to 3:08 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
6:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wimberley
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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From Wimberley
282.8 mi
04h 18m
To El Paso
273.7 mi
04h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Wimberley and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ranch Road 12

    904 ft · 22 sec · Ranch Road 12

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ranch Road 32

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Ranch Road 32

  4. 4

    Turn left onto FM 3424

    1.4 mi · 2 min · FM 3424

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 306

    12.1 mi · 15 min · FM 306

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 281

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 281

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Ranch Road 473

    20.7 mi · 26 min · West Ranch Road 473

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    40 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Sisterdale Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Sisterdale Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ranch Road 473

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Ranch Road 473

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto US Highway 87

    1.2 km · 1 min · US Highway 87

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 West

    1984 ft · 56 sec · Interstate 10 West

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    502.7 mi · 8 hr

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
503 mi · 90%
West Ranch Road 473
20.7 mi · 4%
Ranch Road 473
12.1 mi · 2%
FM 306
12.1 mi · 2%
Ranch Road 32
7.36 mi · 1%
US Highway 281
2.6 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
511.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 18m from Wimberley
Leave By
6:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wimberley and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 511.94 mi (823.89 km).

Wimberley

#1 Wimberley

City in Texas

Population3,422
Coordinates29.9974400, -98.0986200
Altitude262
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: Ranch Road 12 (-98.098627, 29.997432)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 896 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
19.64 gal
74.35 L · about $74.22
Round trip
$148.44
39.28 gal · 148.7 L
Estimated CO2
174.5 kg one way
Round trip: 349.1 kg / 770 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Wimberley, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Wimberley is 21:56:30, although it is 20:56:30 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.