Origin
Argyle, TX
Afternoon in Argyle on Sunday
Local time
2:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Argyle, TX to El Paso, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 34m
Distance
630.9 mi
1,015 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$95
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 25m
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6 AM
10h 34m
8 AM
10h 53m
10 AM
10h 41m
12 PM
10h 39m
3 PM
10h 42m
5 PM
10h 52m
8 PM
10h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Argyle, TX
Jeff Stapleton
El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
Argyle, TX to El Paso, TX is 630.9 miles and takes about 10h 34m via I 20 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $95 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though we recommend two days. This long-distance drive traverses the expansive Great Plains of Texas, offering a straightforward journey across the state. It's a trip best suited for those who prioritize reaching their destination efficiently, as the route is almost entirely interstate. Given its length, splitting this into a two-day trip allows for a more relaxed pace and better appreciation of the vast Texan landscape.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
315.5 miles from Argyle, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 421 mi | 7h |
| I 10 | 166.7 mi | 2h 43m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| I 35W TEXpress | 10.2 mi | 10m |
| I 35W | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| West Freeway | 6 mi | 6m |
| West FM 407 | 2 mi | 2m |
| North US Highway 377 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 421 mi, about 7h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Argyle, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on Denton Street East
0.1 mi
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23 sec
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Denton Street East
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 377
1.5 mi
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2 min
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North US Highway 377
3
Turn right onto FM 407
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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West FM 407
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 35W South
5
Merge onto I 35W
8.4 mi
·
9 min
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I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W Express
10 mi
·
10 min
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I 35W TEXpress
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 820 Express Toll East, I 820 West
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 820 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 820
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Northeast Loop
10
Continue on I 820
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3A
Toward I 30 West: Weatherford
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 30
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 20
421 mi
·
7 hr
·
I 20
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 10
167 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
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49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
17
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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North Mesa Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
For this 630.9-mile journey, planning for a two-day trip is highly recommended to break up the 10h 34m of driving. Aim to depart early to maximize daylight hours, especially if you plan to drive it in one go. With 3 recommended stops, you can strategically plan for fuel and rest breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly during the longest stretch of 421 miles on I 20, as services can be spread out in some sections of West Texas. A practical tip is to fill up your tank whenever you see a cluster of services, rather than waiting until you're near empty.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 315.5 miles from Argyle, TX, or about 5h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 421 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 139 miles or 2h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 315.5 miles or 5h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 315.5 miles or 5h 21m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 34m
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 Argyle, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Argyle, TX
Aim for roughly 315 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 315 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 139 miles from Argyle, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 421 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
208 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
416 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Kermit, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
315 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 315 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 139 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 315.5 miles from Argyle, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 315 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 12.2 and 630.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
12.2 mi into trip
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~15m in
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I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
22.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 820 Express Toll East, I 820 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 820 Express Toll East, I 820 West
7
22.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 820 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 820 West
7
36.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 30 West: Weatherford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3A
Toward I 30 West: Weatherford
8
630.1 mi into trip
|
~10h 32m 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
$95.33 one way
$190.66 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
221 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $104.35 | $208.69 |
| premium | $4.54 | $112.64 | $225.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $139.29 | $278.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$95
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$225–$335
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 220.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $66 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 189.3 | 2 | $66.24 | $30.28 |
| Efficient EV | 157.7 | 1 | $55.20 | $25.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 252.4 | 3 | $88.33 | $40.38 |
Gas CO2
221 kg
EV CO2
74 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
El Paso, TX
Afternoon in El Paso on Sunday
Local time
1:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust
W 7 to 18 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
9 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
10h 34m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 630.9
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 a 100% highway drive, primarily on I 20 and I 10, with a brief section on Jim Wright Freeway. Expect long, uninterrupted stretches, including a significant 421-mile segment on I 20. The character of the drive is consistent, characterized by high-speed travel across wide-open spaces. While it's not the most varied route, its directness makes it an efficient way to cover the distance between North Texas and West Texas.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 421 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 miles in near I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 630.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles (I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 421 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 315 miles on day one.
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at El Paso, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles (I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.6 hours each way, a round trip means 21.1 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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