How far is Godley, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Godley, TX to El Paso, TX is about 602 miles (968.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 526.4 miles (847.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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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 09h 01m.
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.
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 Godley and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Godley and El Paso.
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Start on North Main Street
883 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
766 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 171
8.1 mi · 11 min · North State Highway 171
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Continue on North Cresson Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Cresson Highway
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Continue on Cleburne Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Cleburne Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Interstate 20
665 ft · 15 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
944 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
407.9 mi · 6 hr 46 min
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Merge slight left
166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mesa Street
1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Godley and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
408 mi · 06h 46m
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 Cloudy leaving Godley and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Godley to El Paso?
The road trip is about 602 miles (968.9 km) and usually takes 09h 01m 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 Godley and 301.4 miles from El Paso.
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 75.6 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 CDT. 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 Godley and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Godley and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Godley and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 526.43 mi (847.21 km).
#1 Godley
City in Johnson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,712 |
| Coordinates | 32.4490300, -97.5266900 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)
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 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 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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