How far is Poteet, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Poteet, TX to El Paso, TX is about 580.9 miles (934.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 507.7 miles (817.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 28m 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 08h 44m.
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.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poteet and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poteet and El Paso.
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Start on School Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · School Drive
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Turn right onto North State Highway 16
16.7 mi · 25 min · North State Highway 16
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Continue on Palo Alto Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Palo Alto Road
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Continue on Poteet Jourdanton Freeway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Poteet Jourdanton Freeway
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Turn right onto Interstate 35 South
1.2 km · 1 min · Interstate 35 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway
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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 Poteet and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
McDermott Freeway
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Poteet 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 Poteet to El Paso?
The road trip is about 580.9 miles (934.9 km) and usually takes 08h 44m 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?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 290.1 miles from Poteet and 290.8 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 507.7 miles (817.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.2 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 $77.47 one way or $154.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Poteet 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 Poteet and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poteet and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 507.74 mi (817.13 km).
#1 Poteet
City in Atascosa County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,542 |
| Coordinates | 29.0405200, -98.5680700 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 935 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 14m |
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 | $77.47 | $154.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $87.17 | $174.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $94.12 | $188.23 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $81.86 | $163.71 |
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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