How far is El Paso, TX from Poteet, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Poteet, TX is about 580.5 miles (934.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 507.7 miles (817.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 35m.
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.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Poteet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Poteet.
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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
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1559 ft · 22 sec · McDermott Freeway
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
1.1 km · 50 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
5.4 mi · 7 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 422: Poteet, Palo Alto Road
590 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 South
1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 35 South
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Turn left onto Poteet Jourdanton Freeway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Poteet Jourdanton Freeway
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Continue on Palo Alto Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Palo Alto Road
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Continue on State Highway 16 South
16.7 mi · 25 min · State Highway 16 South
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Turn left onto School Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · School Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Poteet.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Poteet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Poteet?
The road trip is about 580.5 miles (934.3 km) and usually takes 09h 35m 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 290.1 miles from El Paso and 290.5 miles from Poteet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 507.7 miles (817.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.8 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 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 $77.43 one way or $154.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.1 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 Poteet, 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 Poteet.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Poteet. Straight-line distance: 507.74 mi (817.13 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 Poteet
City in Atascosa County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,542 |
| Coordinates | 29.0405200, -98.5680700 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poteet (-98.56807, 29.04052)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 934 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 14m |
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 | $77.43 | $154.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $87.12 | $174.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $94.07 | $188.14 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $81.82 | $163.63 |
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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