Andrews, TX to El Paso, TX is 317.5 miles and takes about 5h 15m via I 10 and I 20, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive keeps you moving across the Great Plains in Texas. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a single day of travel. You'll mainly be on major interstates, making it a practical choice when you need to cover ground efficiently between these two Texas locations. Plan for a consistent pace as you head west.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
158.8 miles from Andrews, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
166.7 mi
2h 43m
I 20
112.3 mi
1h 46m
South Main Street
25.9 mi
28m
Northwest Loop 338
9.8 mi
11m
West Highway 80
0.6 mi
<1m
East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
North Mesa Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 166.7 mi, about 2h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Andrews, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on this road
246 ft·23 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto US 385
26 mi·28 min·South Main Street
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
4
Continue on Loop 338
9.8 mi·11 min·Northwest Loop 338
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 20 Business: Odessa, Monahans
6
Turn right onto I 20 Bus
0.6 mi·43 sec·West Highway 80
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 West: El Paso
8
Merge onto I 20
112 mi·1 hr 46 min·I 20
9
Merge onto I 10
167 mi·2 hr 43 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
12
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 15m duration, leaving Andrews, TX in the morning allows ample time to reach El Paso, TX before dark. With only one recommended stop, you can plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you need fuel. The estimated fuel cost of $48 for 317.5 miles suggests keeping an eye on gas prices, especially since you'll be covering a significant distance on I-10. Ensure your vehicle is in good condition before departing, as this is a direct, highway-heavy trip with limited opportunities for spontaneous roadside attractions.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 158.8 miles from Andrews, TX, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 70 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.8 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near El Paso, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Andrews, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Andrews, TX
This is one driving day of about 317.5 miles and 5h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Andrews, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 166.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 316.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 385 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 385 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
36.2 mi into trip|~40m in
Take the exit toward I 20 Business: Odessa, Monahans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 Business: Odessa, Monahans
4
37.1 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: El Paso
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 20 West: El Paso
5
150.1 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
316.7 mi into trip|~5h 13m in
Take the exit toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.98 one way
$95.95 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg111 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$52.51
$105.02
premium
$4.54
$56.69
$113.38
diesel
$5.61
$70.10
$140.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
95.3
1
$33.34
$15.24
Efficient EV
79.4
0
$27.78
$12.70
EV Truck/SUV
127
1
$44.45
$20.32
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Andrews, TX
Late night
in Andrews on Sunday
Local time
2:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
El Paso, TX
Late night
in El Paso on Sunday
Local time
1:50 AM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 15m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chamizal National Memorial
National Memorial
Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 317.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey on major interstates like I-10 and I-20. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, with the longest uninterrupted segment covering 166.7 miles on I-10. While the profile is largely interstate, you'll briefly use South Main Street at the start. The character of the drive is consistent, emphasizing efficiency and direct travel across the Texas landscape. It's about covering the distance with minimal detours.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 166.7 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 385 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 15m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 385 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Andrews, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Monahans along the way.
El Paso is the sixth largest city in Texas, with 679,000 residents (2020). It is on the United States-Mexico border. The city on the other side of the border is Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. El Paso is often called the Sun City. Collectively, the city of El Paso and other nearby cities, such as Juarez and Las Cruces, New Mexico are referred to as The Borderland.
The longest stretch is about 166.7 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 385 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at El Paso, TX before the return drive.
