How far is El Paso, TX from Godley, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Godley, TX is about 601.9 miles (968.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 526.4 miles (847.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Godley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Godley.
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Start on North Mesa Street
1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left
407.7 mi · 6 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 171, FM 51: Granbury, Cleburne
1763 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto West Interstate 20
603 ft · 12 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Cleburne Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Cleburne Highway
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Continue on North Cresson Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Cresson Highway
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Continue on State Highway 171
8.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 171
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Turn left onto South Main Street
766 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Godley Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Godley Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
775 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Godley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Keep slight left
408 mi · 06h 45m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Godley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Godley?
The road trip is about 601.9 miles (968.7 km) and usually takes 10h 10m 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?
Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 300.7 miles from El Paso and 301.2 miles from Godley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 526.4 miles (847.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.5 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 MDT. 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 $80.27 one way or $160.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Godley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Godley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Godley. Straight-line distance: 526.43 mi (847.21 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Godley
City in Johnson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,712 |
| Coordinates | 32.4490300, -97.5266900 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Godley (-97.52669, 32.44903)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 969 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 30m |
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 | $80.27 | $160.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $90.31 | $180.62 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $97.51 | $195.03 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $84.81 | $169.62 |
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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