How far is Wolfe City, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Wolfe City, TX to El Paso, TX is about 706.3 miles (1136.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 616.5 miles (992.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 41m.
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.
Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wolfe City and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolfe City and El Paso.
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Start on East Main Street
104 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Santa Fe Street
1072 ft · 23 sec · North Santa Fe Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 11
14 mi · 21 min · State Highway 11
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Take the ramp left toward TX 121 South: Trenton
1927 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto South State Highway 121
9.4 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 121
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SRT Toll South: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
19.7 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
1.1 km · 42 sec
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
1799 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
421 mi · 7 hr
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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 Wolfe City and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
421 mi · 07h 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wolfe City 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 Wolfe City to El Paso?
The road trip is about 706.3 miles (1136.6 km) and usually takes 10h 41m 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?
Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 352.8 miles from Wolfe City and 353.4 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 616.5 miles (992.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.8 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 $94.17 one way or $188.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 221.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wolfe City 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 around Wolfe City and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wolfe City and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 616.51 mi (992.17 km).
#1 Wolfe City
City in Hunt County, Texas
| Population | 1,480 |
| Coordinates | 33.3706700, -96.0688600 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 1137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 48m |
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 | $94.17 | $188.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $105.96 | $211.92 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $114.41 | $228.82 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $99.51 | $199.01 |
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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