How far is Ponder, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Ponder, TX to El Paso, TX is about 639.4 miles (1029 km), with a travel time of about 09h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 545 miles (877.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 13m 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 36m.
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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ponder and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponder and El Paso.
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Start on Farm-to-Market Road 156
11.6 mi · 17 min · Farm-to-Market Road 156
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Turn left onto Blue Mound Road
1154 ft · 16 sec · Blue Mound Road
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Continue on Old FM 156
2278 ft · 32 sec · Old FM 156
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Continue on Eagle Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Eagle Parkway
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Turn right onto North Freeway
3277 ft · 1 min · North Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South, I 35W Express Toll South
1407 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
6.2 mi · 6 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 Express Toll East, I 820 West
1017 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 820 West
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
1017 ft · 13 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
1799 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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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 Ponder and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Ponder 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 Ponder to El Paso?
The road trip is about 639.4 miles (1029 km) and usually takes 09h 36m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 316.3 miles from Ponder and 323 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 545 miles (877.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.4 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 $85.25 one way or $170.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 200.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ponder 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 Ponder and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ponder and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 545.02 mi (877.13 km).
#1 Ponder
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,415 |
| Coordinates | 33.1829000, -97.2872400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: 1029 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 58m |
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 | $85.25 | $170.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $95.93 | $191.85 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $103.57 | $207.15 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $90.08 | $180.16 |
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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