Origin
Brady, TX
Late night in Brady on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brady, TX to El Paso, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 57m
Distance
477.4 mi
768 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 48m
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6 AM
7h 57m
8 AM
8h 15m
10 AM
8h 3m
12 PM
8h 1m
3 PM
8h 4m
5 PM
8h 14m
8 PM
7h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brady, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
This 477.4-mile journey from Brady to El Paso, Texas, is a substantial drive best tackled in a single day, estimated to take around 7 hours and 57 minutes. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 90% of the drive on major roads like I-10 and US-190. With an estimated fuel cost of $72 and two planned stops, this is a straightforward drive across the Great Plains of Texas. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two points.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
238.7 miles from Brady, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 384.5 mi | 6h 7m |
| Ranch Road 864 | 42 mi | 45m |
| United States Highway 190 | 18.7 mi | 27m |
| West US Highway 190 | 16.4 mi | 17m |
| East US Highway 190 | 11.2 mi | 11m |
| Bridge Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| US 83 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Menard Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 384.5 mi, about 6h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brady, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on US 190; US 377
178 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 190; US 377
356 ft
·
9 sec
·
Blackburn Street
3
Turn right onto US 190; US 377
274 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Commerce Street
4
Turn left onto US 87; US 190; US 377
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
5
Turn right onto US 190
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Menard Highway
6
Continue on US 190
19 mi
·
27 min
·
United States Highway 190
7
Continue on US 190
11 mi
·
11 min
·
East US Highway 190
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 83; US 190
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 83; US 190
9
Turn right onto US 190
16 mi
·
17 min
·
West US Highway 190
10
Turn left onto RM 864
42 mi
·
45 min
·
Ranch Road 864
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 10 West: El Paso
12
Merge onto I 10
385 mi
·
6 hr 7 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Missouri Avenue
15
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Mesa Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour, 57-minute drive, aim for an early morning departure to ensure you have ample daylight for the 477.4 miles. With only two stops recommended, plan them strategically to break up the longest stretch of 384.5 miles on I-10. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer highway segments, as services can be spread out. Given the duration, it's a manageable day trip, but having flexibility with your schedule will allow for spontaneous breaks if needed.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 238.7 miles from Brady, TX, or about 4h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 384.5 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 105 miles or 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 238.7 miles or 4h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 58m
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 Brady, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brady, TX
This is one driving day of about 477.4 miles and 7h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 105 miles from Brady, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 384.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
239 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 105 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 238.7 miles from Brady, 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 384.5 miles.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 476.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 190; US 377 / East Commerce Street
Turn right onto US 190; US 377 / East Commerce Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 87; US 190; US 377 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto US 87; US 190; US 377 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 83; US 190
At end of road, turn left onto US 83; US 190
Navigation decision point
5
92.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
476.7 mi into trip
|
~7h 55m 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
$72.14 one way
$144.27 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
167 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $78.96 | $157.92 |
| premium | $4.54 | $85.24 | $170.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $105.40 | $210.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 167 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 143.2 | 1 | $50.13 | $22.92 |
| Efficient EV | 119.4 | 1 | $41.77 | $19.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 191 | 2 | $66.84 | $30.55 |
Gas CO2
167 kg
EV CO2
56 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
Late night in El Paso on Tuesday
Local time
2:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°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
5 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
7h 57m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 477.4-mile trip, as 90% of the drive utilizes major roadways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 384.5 miles primarily on I-10, offering consistent speed and minimal distractions. While Ranch Road 864 and US-190 offer some variation, the overall character is one of efficient travel. This route prioritizes covering distance on high-speed roads, making it less about scenic detours and more about direct transit across the Texas landscape.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 384.5 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Ranch Road 864. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 190; US 377 / East Commerce 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 7h 57m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 190; US 377 / East Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 87; US 190; US 377 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles (US 83; US 190): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Brady, TX
Full guide →Brady is a city in the West Hill Country of Texas.
Top landmarks
- • McCulloch County Courthouse — historic place in Brady, McCulloch County, Texas
- • Old McCulloch County Jail — historic place in Brady, McCulloch County, Texas
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 7h 57m. Total distance: 477.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 57m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 384.5 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.
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 0.1 miles (US 190; US 377 / East Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 87; US 190; US 377 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles (US 83; US 190): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 15.9 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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