How far is Port O'Connor, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Port O'Connor, TX to El Paso, TX is about 717.2 miles (1154.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 644.2 miles (1036.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port O'Connor and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port O'Connor and El Paso.
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Start on 2nd Street
28 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Adams Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Adams Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 185 East
6.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 185 East
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Turn right
11.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 238
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 238
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Alcoa Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Alcoa Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight
20.9 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto North Navarro Street
2462 ft · 51 sec · North Navarro Street
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Turn left onto East Rio Grande Street
1163 ft · 20 sec · East Rio Grande Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 87 North
22.1 mi · 25 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue on East Broadway Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South Esplanade Street
1.2 km · 60 sec · South Esplanade Street
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Turn right onto West Heaton Street
3.9 mi · 4 min · West Heaton Street
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Turn right
64.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit right
129 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
543 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Anderson Loop
32.9 mi · 38 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
841 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 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 Port O'Connor 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 10 West
Keep slight right
535 mi · 08h 34m
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.
Haze then Mostly Sunny leaving Port O'Connor and Partly Sunny near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port O'Connor to El Paso?
The road trip is about 717.2 miles (1154.3 km) and usually takes 11h 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?
Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 358.7 miles from Port O'Connor and 358.5 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 644.2 miles (1036.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 73 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 $95.65 one way or $191.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 224.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Port O'Connor and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Haze then Mostly Sunny around Port O'Connor and Partly Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port O'Connor and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 644.19 mi (1036.73 km).
#1 Port O'Connor
Port O'Connor is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.4483400, -96.4058100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 1154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 56m |
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 | $95.65 | $191.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $107.62 | $215.24 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $116.20 | $232.40 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $101.06 | $202.13 |
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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