How far is Wyldwood, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Wyldwood, TX to El Paso, TX is about 595.3 miles (958 km), with a travel time of about 09h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 545.8 miles (878.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
595.25 mi
09h 13m
Flight
545.73 mi
878.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
545.73 mi
Kilometers
878.26 km
Flight Time
01h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
595.25 mi
Kilometers
957.97 km
Drive Time
09h 13m

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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 09h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sun, May 31, 4:55 AM MDT
Return by in Wyldwood
Sun, May 31, 3:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wyldwood
2026-05-30T20:42
Arrive El Paso
Sun, May 31, 5:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:13 PM to 3:43 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
5:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wyldwood
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 Wyldwood
297.3 mi
04h 36m
To El Paso
297.9 mi
04h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM MDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Lane

    106 m · 20 sec · Cedar Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Pope Bend Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Pope Bend Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 71

    9.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 71

  4. 4

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    1703 ft · 21 sec · East State Highway 71

  5. 5

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  7. 7

    Continue on East Ben White Boulevard

    7.4 mi · 8 min · East Ben White Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

    136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

  10. 10

    Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd

    1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes

    2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes

  12. 12

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290

  13. 13

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

    2748 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    457.8 mi · 7 hr 16 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wyldwood 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
458 mi · 77%
West US Highway 290
96.7 mi · 16%
East Ben White Boulevard
13.5 mi · 2%
State Highway 71
9.69 mi · 2%
South US Highway 281
5.39 mi · 1%
East Main Street
4.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

458 mi · 07h 16m

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
09h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
545.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 36m from Wyldwood
Leave By
5:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Wyldwood 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 Wyldwood to El Paso?

The road trip is about 595.3 miles (958 km) and usually takes 09h 13m 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 297.3 miles from Wyldwood and 297.9 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 545.8 miles (878.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 $79.36 one way or $158.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 186.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wyldwood 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 Cloudy around Wyldwood 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 Wyldwood and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 545.73 mi (878.26 km).

Wyldwood

#1 Wyldwood

Census designated place

Population2,505
Coordinates30.1293800, -97.4727700
Altitude156
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: Cedar Lane (-97.47298, 30.129042)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 958 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21 gal
79.51 L · about $79.36
Round trip
$158.72
42 gal · 159.02 L
Estimated CO2
186.6 kg one way
Round trip: 373.3 kg / 823 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $79.36 $158.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $89.29 $178.58
Premium $4.59 $96.41 $192.82
Diesel $3.99 $83.85 $167.71

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Wyldwood, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Wyldwood is 20:42:17, although it is 19:42:17 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.