How far is El Paso, TX from Powderly, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Powderly, TX is about 749.9 miles (1206.9 km), with a travel time of about 12h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 652 miles (1049.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 47m.
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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City in Mitchell County, Texas
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Powderly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Powderly.
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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
12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Continue on Northeast Loop
1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
19.4 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, TX 121 North, US 75 South: Sherman, Dallas
774 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman
934 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: Bonham
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway
15.3 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121
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Turn right onto West Sam Rayburn Drive
2684 ft · 42 sec · West Sam Rayburn Drive
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Turn left onto North State Highway 121
1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 121
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Take the exit slight right
62 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto West US Highway 82
793 ft · 22 sec · West US Highway 82
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Take the ramp slight left
815 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
35.1 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit left
1755 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Loop 286
3 mi · 4 min · Northwest Loop 286
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Take the exit slight right toward US 271 North: Hugo
1121 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3019 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North US Highway 271
8.4 mi · 10 min · North US Highway 271
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Continue on North US Highway 271
909 ft · 17 sec · North US Highway 271
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North US Highway 271
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Powderly.
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 Sunny near Powderly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Powderly?
The road trip is about 749.9 miles (1206.9 km) and usually takes 12h 47m 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?
Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 374.3 miles from El Paso and 375.6 miles from Powderly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 652 miles (1049.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.9 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 MST. 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 $92.32 one way or $184.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 235.2 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 Powderly, 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 Sunny near Powderly.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Powderly. Straight-line distance: 652.03 mi (1049.34 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 Powderly
Powderly is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8112200, -95.5244000 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Powderly (-95.5244, 33.81122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 21m |
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 | $3.49 | $92.32 | $184.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $105.76 | $211.52 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $115.76 | $231.53 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $148.28 | $296.56 |
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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