How far is Potosi, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Potosi, TX to El Paso, TX is about 464.8 miles (748.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 401.9 miles (646.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.
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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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Potosi and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Potosi and El Paso.
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Start on Potosi Road
97 m · 16 sec · Potosi Road
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto East Beltway South
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Beltway South
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Turn right onto East Spur 707
2123 ft · 35 sec · East Spur 707
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83
87 m · 6 sec · US Highway 83
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Take the ramp slight left
1708 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West, I 20 Business: Sweetwater, South 1st Street
1568 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto South 1st Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on West Highway 80
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Highway 80
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: El Paso
1877 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: El Paso
146.6 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Continue straight
132.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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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 Potosi 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 20 West
Merge slight left
167 mi · 02h 43m
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 Rain Showers leaving Potosi 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 Potosi to El Paso?
The road trip is about 464.8 miles (748.1 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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?
Pyote is a useful midpoint, sitting about 232.1 miles from Potosi and 232.7 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 401.9 miles (646.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 CST. 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 $57.60 one way or $115.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Potosi 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 Rain Showers around Potosi and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Potosi and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 401.9 mi (646.8 km).
#1 Potosi
Potosi is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.3293000, -99.6564700 |
| Altitude | 555 |
| 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: 748 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 47m |
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 | $3.51 | $57.60 | $115.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.03 | $66.06 | $132.12 |
| Premium | $4.41 | $72.31 | $144.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $92.23 | $184.47 |
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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