Origin
Batesville, TX
Afternoon in Batesville on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Batesville, 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
9h 7m
Distance
526.8 mi
848 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$80
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 59m
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6 AM
9h 7m
8 AM
9h 24m
10 AM
9h 13m
12 PM
9h 11m
3 PM
9h 14m
5 PM
9h 23m
8 PM
9h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Batesville, TX
Jeff Stapleton
El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
This 526.8-mile journey from Batesville to El Paso, Texas, will take approximately 9 hours and 7 minutes of driving time. While technically possible in one day, it's best split over two, especially considering the substantial longest stretch of 379.9 miles on I-10. The route is predominantly highway, with 92% of it on major roads, making it a long-distance drive. Budget around $80 for fuel, and plan for at least two stops to break up the drive. You'll traverse the Great Plains region for both your departure and arrival points, suggesting a consistent landscape throughout much of this Texas trek.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
263.4 miles from Batesville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 379.9 mi | 6h 3m |
| East Antonio Street | 36.6 mi | 41m |
| North Texas Highway 55 | 32.7 mi | 37m |
| South Texas Highway 55 | 25.4 mi | 28m |
| FM 117 | 22.2 mi | 37m |
| US 277 | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| North State Highway 55 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| South Crockett Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 379.9 mi, about 6h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Batesville, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on Ramos Street
50 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ramos Street
2
Turn left onto FM 117
22 mi
·
37 min
·
FM 117
3
Continue on US 83
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Milam Street
4
Turn left onto TX 55
37 mi
·
41 min
·
East Antonio Street
5
Continue on TX 55
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Nueces Street
6
Continue on TX 55
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North State Highway 55
7
Continue on TX 55
25 mi
·
28 min
·
South Texas Highway 55
8
Turn left onto US 377; TX 55
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on TX 55
33 mi
·
37 min
·
North Texas Highway 55
10
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 55
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
TX 55
11
Merge onto US 277
22 mi
·
24 min
·
US 277
12
Turn left onto US 277; Loop 467
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Crockett Avenue
13
Continue on Loop 467
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Crockett Avenue
14
Turn left onto North Service Road
291 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Service Road
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
16
Merge onto I 10
380 mi
·
6 hr 3 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Missouri Avenue
19
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Mesa Street
20
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
For this 9-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours, especially if you plan to split it over two days. Pacing your two recommended stops is crucial; aim for one mid-morning and another in the afternoon to stay refreshed. With 92% of the route on major highways like I-10, be mindful of long stretches without frequent services. The longest stretch of 379.9 miles on I-10 means you'll want to ensure you have adequate fuel before entering it. Splitting the drive over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue on this long-distance route.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 263.4 miles from Batesville, TX, or about 4h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 379.9 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 116 miles or 2h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 263.4 miles or 4h 54m 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 263.4 miles or 4h 54m
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 8h 8m
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 Batesville, 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 Batesville, TX
Aim for roughly 263 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 263 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 116 miles from Batesville, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 379.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
174 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
348 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 Fort Davis, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
263 mi · about 4.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ozona, TX after about 263 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 116 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 263.4 miles from Batesville, 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 379.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 263 miles or 4.6 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 22.8 and 526 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
22.8 mi into trip
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~38m in
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TX 55 / East Antonio Street
Turn left onto TX 55 / East Antonio Street
Navigation decision point
4
89.4 mi into trip
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~1h 56m in
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US 377; TX 55 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 377; TX 55 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
122.6 mi into trip
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~2h 33m in
|
TX 55
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 55
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
146.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 2m 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
526 mi into trip
|
~9h 5m 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
$79.60 one way
$159.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
184 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $87.13 | $174.26 |
| premium | $4.54 | $94.06 | $188.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $116.31 | $232.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 184.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 158 | 1 | $55.31 | $25.29 |
| Efficient EV | 131.7 | 1 | $46.09 | $21.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 210.7 | 2 | $73.75 | $33.72 |
Gas CO2
184 kg
EV CO2
62 kg (66% 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.
Destination
El Paso, TX
Afternoon in El Paso on Sunday
Local time
2:21 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust
W 10 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
17 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
9h 7m 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 527.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a significant portion of this drive, 92%, to be on the interstate, primarily I-10. This means you'll experience long, straight stretches designed for efficient travel, with the longest uninterrupted segment covering 379.9 miles. While interstate driving can be monotonous, it allows for consistent speeds and fewer navigational challenges. The initial part of the route utilizes East Antonio Street and North Texas Highway 55 before merging onto I-10, offering a brief transition before settling into the high-speed, long-haul character of the interstate.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 379.9 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and East Antonio Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 22.8 miles in near TX 55 / East Antonio Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 7m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.8 miles (TX 55 / East Antonio Street): Navigation decision point; at 89.4 miles (US 377; TX 55 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 122.6 miles (TX 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 7m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 379.9 miles on I 10. 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 263 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.8 miles (TX 55 / East Antonio Street): Navigation decision point; at 89.4 miles (US 377; TX 55 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 122.6 miles (TX 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.1 hours each way, a round trip means 18.2 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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