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El Paso → Midland

Driving from El Paso to Midland

Midland lies 417 km (259 mi) east of El Paso, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 5 h 39 min without stops, over roughly 509 km (316 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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El PasoMidland
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population678,815132,524
Elevation1,137 m (3,730 ft)862 m (2,828 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Denver)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Postal codes79901–8859579701–79712

Clocks in Midland are 1 h ahead of El Paso right now, so a 5 h 39 min journey lands 6 h 39 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book car hire from El Paso to Midland

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Staying in Midland

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Common questions

How far is Midland from El Paso?

417 km (259 mi) in a straight line, east of El Paso; by road roughly 509 km (316 mi).

How long does it take to get from El Paso to Midland by car?

About 5 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between El Paso and Midland?

Midland is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Denver).

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.