How far is Palo Pinto County, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Palo Pinto County, TX to El Paso, TX is about 553.7 miles (891.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 482.4 miles (776.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 53m 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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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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palo Pinto County and El Paso.
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Start on the route
1.1 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 180
8 mi · 9 min · US Highway 180
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Turn left onto North State Highway 16
11.2 mi · 17 min · North State Highway 16
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Continue on Central Avenue
3127 ft · 55 sec · Central Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West North Front Street
55 m · 8 sec · West North Front Street
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Turn left onto Grant Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Grant Avenue
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Continue on South State Highway 16
3 mi · 4 min · South State Highway 16
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Turn right onto Interstate 20
656 ft · 18 sec · Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left
1098 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
361.1 mi · 5 hr 58 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 Palo Pinto County and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Interstate 20
Merge slight left
361 mi · 05h 58m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Palo Pinto County and Sunny near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palo Pinto County to El Paso?
The road trip is about 553.7 miles (891.1 km) and usually takes 07h 56m 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?
West Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 276.5 miles from Palo Pinto County and 277.2 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 482.4 miles (776.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.3 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 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 $75.01 one way or $150.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 173.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Palo Pinto County and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Palo Pinto County and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palo Pinto County and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 482.4 mi (776.34 km).
#1 Palo Pinto County
County in Texas, United States
| Population | 29,320 |
| Coordinates | 32.7531800, -98.3130200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| 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: 891 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 54m |
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 | $3.84 | $75.01 | $150.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $84.94 | $169.88 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $92.29 | $184.57 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $112.86 | $225.73 |
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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