Road Trips from El Paso, TX
Heading out from El Paso, you've got options ranging from shorter, mostly highway cruises with nearby national memorials to longer hauls with more varied terrain and national recreation areas. If you're looking for a quick day trip with a nature stop, several destinations fit the bill. For a more involved weekend adventure, there are longer drives that will take you through hillier landscapes and are recommended for an overnight stay. Consider what kind of driving experience and scenery you're after.
Total Routes
102
Shortest
6.1h
With Parks Nearby
102
Weekend trip
9 total in this range
San Angelo, TX
6h 58m403.8 mi one way
This 7-hour drive is a straight shot on mostly highway, covering 403.8 miles. It features gently rolling terrain and offers access to Chamizal National Memorial, making it a straightforward option if you want a solid drive without significant elevation changes.
Roscoe, TX
6h 40m404.5 mi one way
Similar to the San Angelo route, this 6.7-hour trip covers 404.5 miles on mostly highway. The terrain is gently rolling, and Chamizal National Memorial is nearby. It's a direct drive for those prioritizing distance and ease.
Cienegas Terrace, TX
7h 35m428 mi one way
At 7.6 hours and 428 miles, this route offers a bit more topographic interest with its hilly terrain and moderate elevation changes. You'll have access to both Chamizal National Memorial and Amistad National Recreation Area, providing more park options than many shorter drives.
Hamlin, TX
7h 40m455.3 mi one way
This 7.7-hour drive spans 455.3 miles, sticking to mostly highway with gently rolling terrain. Chamizal National Memorial is accessible, offering a familiar park option on this longer, yet still direct, route.
Sonora, TX
6h 8m382.1 mi one way
Clocking in at 6.1 hours and 382.1 miles, this is one of the shorter options. The drive is mostly highway with gently rolling terrain, and Chamizal National Memorial is available. It's a good choice for a less demanding drive.
Long-haul ideas
93 total in this range
Asherton, TX
9h 27m532.2 mi one way
This 9.5-hour, 532.2-mile trip is a long-haul drive with hilly terrain and moderate elevation changes. It's recommended for an overnight stay and provides access to Chamizal National Memorial and Amistad National Recreation Area.
Carrizo Springs, TX
9h 18m523.7 mi one way
A 9.3-hour, 523.7-mile long-haul drive, this route features hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. It’s recommended for an overnight stop and includes access to Chamizal National Memorial and Amistad National Recreation Area.
Wheeler, TX
10h 2m514.5 mi one way
This 10-hour, 514.5-mile long-haul drive involves high-altitude sections with notable climbs. It's recommended for an overnight stay and offers the most extensive park access, including Chamizal National Memorial, Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area.
Holliday, TX
9h 50m537.8 mi one way
At 9.8 hours and 537.8 miles, this long-haul drive features high-altitude sections with notable climbs. An overnight stay is recommended, and you'll have access to Chamizal National Memorial and Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX
8h 34m483.7 mi one way
This 8.6-hour, 483.7-mile drive is mostly highway with hilly terrain and moderate elevation changes. It’s recommended for an overnight stay and provides access to Chamizal National Memorial and Amistad National Recreation Area.
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Asherton, TX
9h 27m532.2 mi one way
Carrizo Springs, TX
9h 18m523.7 mi one way
Wheeler, TX
10h 2m514.5 mi one way
Holliday, TX
9h 50m537.8 mi one way
Carrizo Springs, TX
9h 18m523.7 mi one way
Wheeler, TX
10h 2m514.5 mi one way
San Angelo, TX
6h 58m403.8 mi one way
Eagle Pass, TX
8h 30m481.2 mi one way
Wheeler, TX
10h 2m514.5 mi one way
Holliday, TX
9h 50m537.8 mi one way
Freer, TX
11h 7m625.8 mi one way
Live Oak, TX
9h 2m558.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers mild temperatures for drives through gently rolling or hilly terrain, with parks like Chamizal National Memorial accessible.
Summer
Summer heat makes longer drives with potential high-altitude sections more challenging, though national recreation areas offer water access.
Fall
Fall provides cooler driving conditions, ideal for exploring the varied terrain and parks accessible on these routes.
Winter
Winter driving from El Paso is generally clear, with hilly terrain and high-altitude sections remaining accessible.
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