How far is El Paso, TX from Pottsboro, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Pottsboro, TX is about 701 miles (1128.2 km), with a travel time of about 11h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 586.7 miles (944.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 50m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in 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 Pottsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Pottsboro.
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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
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.5 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, US 287: Denton, Fort Worth
1680 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton
1816 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton
1 km · 47 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Freeway
2010 ft · 26 sec · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North
879 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
9 mi · 9 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North Freeway
17.8 mi · 19 min · North Freeway
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Merge slight left
2185 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman
751 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1.2 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto Summitt Avenue
12.6 mi · 15 min · Summitt Avenue
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Continue on Highway 82
13.9 mi · 16 min · Highway 82
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 289: Pottsboro, Dallas, North Texas Regional Airport
1573 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 289 North: Pottsboro, North Texas Regional Airport
49 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 289
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 289
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Turn right onto West FM 120
1.1 km · 1 min · West FM 120
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Turn right onto Grayson Street
1412 ft · 1 min · Grayson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grayson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Pottsboro.
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
421 mi · 07h 00m
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 Pottsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Pottsboro?
The road trip is about 701 miles (1128.2 km) and usually takes 11h 50m 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?
Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 350.2 miles from El Paso and 350.8 miles from Pottsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 586.7 miles (944.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.3 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 $93.49 one way or $186.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 219.9 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 Pottsboro, 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 Pottsboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Pottsboro. Straight-line distance: 586.69 mi (944.18 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 Pottsboro
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,511 |
| Coordinates | 33.7592700, -96.6694400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pottsboro (-96.66944, 33.75927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $93.49 | $186.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $105.19 | $210.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $113.58 | $227.16 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $98.79 | $197.57 |
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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