How far is Pantego, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Pantego, TX to El Paso, TX is about 618.9 miles (996.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 549.1 miles (883.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 31m 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 15m.
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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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pantego and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pantego and El Paso.
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Start on Silver Leaf Drive
29 m · 9 sec · Silver Leaf Drive
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Turn left onto Smith Barry Road
156 m · 16 sec · Smith Barry Road
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Drive
1426 ft · 41 sec · Roosevelt Drive
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Turn left onto West Pioneer Parkway
1760 ft · 41 sec · West Pioneer Parkway
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Turn right onto South Bowen Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Bowen Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West
2410 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
14.8 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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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 Pantego and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
429 mi · 07h 09m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pantego 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 Pantego to El Paso?
The road trip is about 618.9 miles (996.1 km) and usually takes 09h 15m 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 308.9 miles from Pantego and 310 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 549.1 miles (883.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.8 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 $82.53 one way or $165.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 194.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pantego and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pantego and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pantego and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 549.1 mi (883.69 km).
#1 Pantego
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 2,496 |
| Coordinates | 32.7143000, -97.1564000 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 996 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 43m |
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 | $82.53 | $165.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $92.86 | $185.73 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $100.27 | $200.53 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $87.21 | $174.41 |
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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