How far is Pottsboro, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Pottsboro, TX to El Paso, TX is about 686.4 miles (1104.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 586.7 miles (944.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
686.42 mi
10h 32m
Flight
586.69 mi
944.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
586.69 mi
Kilometers
944.18 km
Flight Time
01h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
686.42 mi
Kilometers
1104.68 km
Drive Time
10h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 10h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 PM MDT
Return by in Pottsboro
Fri, Apr 24, 2:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pottsboro
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
10h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:33 PM to 5:03 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pottsboro
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Pottsboro
350 mi
05h 16m
To El Paso
336.5 mi
05h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pottsboro and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pottsboro and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on Grayson Street

    1412 ft · 1 min · Grayson Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West FM 120

    1.1 km · 1 min · West FM 120

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hardenburg Lane

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Hardenburg Lane

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 82 West: Whitesboro

    1655 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Highway 82

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Highway 82

  6. 6

    Continue on East US Highway 82

    12.3 mi · 14 min · East US Highway 82

  7. 7

    Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard

    115 m · 10 sec · J M Lindsay Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    984 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress

    10.2 mi · 10 min · I 35W TEXpress

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 Express Toll East, I 820 West

    1017 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 820 West

    2644 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1017 ft · 13 sec · Northeast Loop

  16. 16

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pottsboro and El Paso.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
594 mi · 86%
North Interstate 35
30.2 mi · 4%
I 35W South
17.2 mi · 3%
Highway 82
14.3 mi · 2%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 2%
East US Highway 82
12.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
10h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.7 mi
586.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
05h 16m from Pottsboro
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pottsboro 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 Pottsboro to El Paso?

The road trip is about 686.4 miles (1104.7 km) and usually takes 10h 32m 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?

Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 350 miles from Pottsboro and 336.5 miles from El Paso.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 586.7 miles (944.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.7 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 $91.53 one way or $183.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 215.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pottsboro 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 Pottsboro and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pottsboro and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 586.69 mi (944.18 km).

Pottsboro

#1 Pottsboro

Town of the United States

Population2,511
Coordinates33.7592700, -96.6694400
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
El Paso

#2 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
Start: Grayson Street (-96.669411, 33.75927)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.22 gal
91.69 L · about $91.53
Round trip
$183.05
48.44 gal · 183.38 L
Estimated CO2
215.2 kg one way
Round trip: 430.5 kg / 949 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $91.53 $183.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $102.98 $205.97
Premium $4.59 $111.19 $222.39
Diesel $3.99 $96.71 $193.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pottsboro, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Pottsboro is 05:29:38, although it is 04:29:38 in El Paso.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.