How far is Powderly, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Powderly, TX to El Paso, TX is about 741.7 miles (1193.7 km), with a travel time of about 11h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 652 miles (1049.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 39m.
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
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City in Mitchell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Powderly and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Powderly and El Paso.
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Start on North US Highway 271
8.3 mi · 9 min · North US Highway 271
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Continue on North Main Street
2494 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Loop 286
146 m · 11 sec · Northwest Loop 286
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Take the ramp straight
151 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Loop 286
3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Loop 286
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Bonham
1376 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 82: Bonham
31 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right
103 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bonham Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Bonham Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
34.1 mi · 38 min · US Highway 82 West
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121: Randolph, Trenton
724 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto West US Highway 82
795 ft · 29 sec · West US Highway 82
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Turn left onto North State Highway 121
2 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 121
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Turn right onto West Sam Rayburn Drive
2747 ft · 37 sec · West Sam Rayburn Drive
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Turn slight left onto South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SRT Toll South: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
19.7 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
1.1 km · 42 sec
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 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 Powderly 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 Sunny leaving Powderly 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 Powderly to El Paso?
The road trip is about 741.7 miles (1193.7 km) and usually takes 11h 39m 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?
Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 374.1 miles from Powderly and 367.7 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 652 miles (1049.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.7 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 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 $91.31 one way or $182.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 232.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Powderly 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 Sunny around Powderly and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Powderly and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 652.03 mi (1049.34 km).
#1 Powderly
Powderly is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8112200, -95.5244000 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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: 1194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 15m |
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 | $3.49 | $91.31 | $182.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $104.60 | $209.20 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $114.49 | $228.99 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $146.66 | $293.31 |
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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