How far is El Paso, TX from Port O'Connor, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Port O'Connor, TX is about 718.1 miles (1155.6 km), with a travel time of about 12h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 644.2 miles (1036.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 21m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Haze then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Port O'Connor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Port O'Connor.
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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 right
363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
33 mi · 38 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit right
966 ft · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 87 East
41.2 mi · 47 min · US Highway 87 East
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Continue on West Fay
22.9 mi · 25 min · West Fay
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto South Esplanade Street
1.2 km · 60 sec · South Esplanade Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
23.8 mi · 27 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on North Main Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Rio Grande Street
1331 ft · 26 sec · East Rio Grande Street
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Turn right onto North Navarro Street
2462 ft · 51 sec · North Navarro Street
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Turn left onto East Goodwin Avenue
1798 ft · 31 sec · East Goodwin Avenue
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Continue on Port Lavaca Drive
21.3 mi · 25 min · Port Lavaca Drive
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Keep slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Alcoa Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Alcoa Drive
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Turn right onto West Austin Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Austin Street
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left
11.2 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 185 East
6.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 185 East
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Continue on Adams Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Adams Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
28 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Port O'Connor.
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 right
363 mi · 05h 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.
Partly Sunny leaving El Paso and Haze then Mostly Sunny near Port O'Connor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Port O'Connor?
The road trip is about 718.1 miles (1155.6 km) and usually takes 12h 21m 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?
Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 358.8 miles from El Paso and 359.3 miles from Port O'Connor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 644.2 miles (1036.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.9 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 $95.76 one way or $191.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 225.2 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 Port O'Connor, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around El Paso and Haze then Mostly Sunny near Port O'Connor.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Port O'Connor. Straight-line distance: 644.19 mi (1036.73 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 Port O'Connor
Port O'Connor is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.4483400, -96.4058100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port O'Connor (-96.40581, 28.44834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 57m |
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 | $95.76 | $191.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $107.75 | $215.49 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $116.34 | $232.67 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $101.18 | $202.37 |
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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