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Trip from Andrews, TX to El Paso, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 15m
Distance
317.5 mi
511 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 2m
★
6 AM
5h 15m
8 AM
5h 42m
10 AM
5h 25m
12 PM
5h 22m
3 PM
5h 26m
5 PM
5h 41m
8 PM
5h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Andrews, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
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 .
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
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~2,937 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~277 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
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
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this road
2
Turn left onto US 385
26 mi
·
28 min
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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
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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 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
12
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
159 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 158.8 miles from Andrews, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 166.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
El Paso County Westbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Teepee Rest Stop
0 mi from route
Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Main Street Market
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Culberson County Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Culberson County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
El Paso County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Ward County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Ward County Westbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
Culberson County Safety Rest Area Eastbound
0.3 mi from route
Culberson County Safety Rest Area Westbound
0.4 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.9 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.6 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.8 mi from route
El Paso Museum of History
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
El Paso, Texas
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+19152123150
Visit websiteMagoffin Home State Historic Site
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
El Paso, Texas
Hours: 9 am–4 pm
+19155335147
Visit websiteTom Lea Upper Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
El Paso, Texas
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+19152120092
Visit websiteInternational Museum of Art
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
El Paso, Texas
Hours: 1–5 pm
+19155436747
Visit websiteEl Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.6 mi from route
~6 min detour
El Paso, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+19152120966
Visit websiteOdessa Meteor Crater
4.1
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, ~9 min detour
First break
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Odessa, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+14323810946
Visit websiteMonahans Sandhills State Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~11 min detour
Early stretch
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
Monahans, Texas
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+14329432092
Visit websiteMaxey Park
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Early stretch
3.8 mi from route
~10 min detour
Pecos, Texas
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+14324452421
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 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
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~0m in
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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
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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
$43.49 one way
$86.98 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
111 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $48.58 | $97.15 |
| premium | $4.23 | $52.81 | $105.63 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $59.95 | $119.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Origin
Andrews, TX
Late night in Andrews on Monday
Local time
4:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 to 15 mph
38% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:14AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:03AM CDT until July 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Destination
El Paso, TX
Late night in El Paso on Monday
Local time
3:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 6 mph
19% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:14AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:03AM CDT until July 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
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
8 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
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
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 Effort
4/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
4,596 ft
2,640 ft
Total Climb
2,492 ft
Total Descent
1,955 ft
Highest Point
4,596 ft
~204.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,956 ft
Notable High Points
4,192 ft at ~158.8 miles
+280 ft prominence
4,596 ft at ~204.1 miles
+174 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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.
Monahans
36.2 mi in
|
~40m
About the Cities
Starting in Andrews, TX
Full guide →Founded 1937
Arriving in El Paso, TX
Full guide →“The Sun City” · Founded 1680
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.
Top landmarks
- • El Paso Museum of Art — art museum in El Paso, Texas
- • Union Depot — historic place in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas
- • Plaza Theatre — building in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 15m. Total distance: 317.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 166.7 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 37 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 37 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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