How far is Panhandle, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Panhandle, TX to El Paso, TX is about 797.8 miles (1283.9 km), with a travel time of about 12h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 714.3 miles (1149.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 08m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Panhandle and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Panhandle and El Paso.
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Start on County Road 2122
77 m · 16 sec · County Road 2122
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Turn left onto State Highway 8
1.2 km · 46 sec · State Highway 8
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Continue on North Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Continue on West Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Street
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Continue on State Highway 77 West
17.1 mi · 25 min · State Highway 77 West
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Continue on East C J Wise Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · East C J Wise Parkway
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Turn slight right
1042 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto W L Doc Dodson East
894 ft · 15 sec · W L Doc Dodson East
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Continue on East Main Street
2366 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on W L Doc Dodson West
1.2 mi · 1 min · W L Doc Dodson West
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Continue on US Highway 67 West
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 67 West
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Continue on East Main Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto County Road 3045
1.3 km · 2 min · County Road 3045
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Turn left
107 m · 21 sec
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Turn sharp right
897 ft · 32 sec
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Take the ramp sharp left
1617 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
166.2 mi · 2 hr 59 min
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Merge slight right
421 mi · 7 hr
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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 Panhandle and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
County Road 3045
Merge slight right
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Panhandle 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 Panhandle to El Paso?
The road trip is about 797.8 miles (1283.9 km) and usually takes 12h 08m 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?
Loraine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 395.6 miles from Panhandle and 402.2 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 714.3 miles (1149.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.5 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 $106.38 one way or $212.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 250.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Panhandle 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Panhandle and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Panhandle and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 714.32 mi (1149.59 km).
#1 Panhandle
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.2212400, -94.3460300 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 1284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 57m |
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 | $106.38 | $212.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $119.69 | $239.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $129.24 | $258.47 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $112.40 | $224.81 |
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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