Brownfield, TX to El Paso, TX is 303.9 miles and takes about 5h 36m via US Highway 62, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip mostly stays within the Great Plains region, traversing Texas from one side to the other. With a single recommended day of travel, it's a straightforward drive that doesn't require an overnight stop. You'll experience a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a practical choice for a direct journey across the state.
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
152 miles from Brownfield, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 62
102.3 mi
1h 46m
Hobbs Highway
47.9 mi
53m
Seagraves Road
40.4 mi
42m
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi
45m
National Parks Highway
33.5 mi
37m
Montana Avenue
21.4 mi
27m
East Greene Street
6.5 mi
8m
I 10
3.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 62
— 102.3 mi, about 1h 46m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~6,366 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~452 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Brownfield, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on US 62; US 82; US 385
42 ft·3 sec·Lubbock Road
2
Continue on US 62; US 82; US 380; US 385
0.5 mi·1 min·North 1st Street
3
Continue on US 62; US 385
40 mi·42 min·Seagraves Road
4
Turn right onto US 62; US 180
0.3 mi·18 sec·West Avenue A
5
Continue on US 62; US 180
28 mi·31 min·Hobbs Highway
6
Continue on US 62; US 180
1.3 mi·1 min·North Marland Boulevard
7
Continue on US 62; US 180
0.6 mi·44 sec·East Marland Street
8
Continue on US 62; US 180
2.5 mi·2 min·West Marland Boulevard
9
Continue on US 62; US 180
40 mi·45 min·West Carlsbad Highway
10
Continue on US 62; US 180
20 mi·21 min·Hobbs Highway
11
Continue on US 62; US 180
6.5 mi·8 min·East Greene Street
12
Turn left onto US 62; US 180; US 285
2.0 mi·2 min·South Canal Street
13
Turn slight right onto US 62; US 180
34 mi·37 min·National Parks Highway
14
Continue on US 62; US 180
102 mi·1 hr 46 min·US Highway 62
15
Continue on US 62; US 180
21 mi·27 min·Montana Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn slight left onto US 62; US 180
0.5 mi·40 sec·East Paisano Drive
17
Turn right onto US 180
163 ft·3 sec·Gateway Boulevard West
18
Take the ramp onto US 180
0.2 mi·25 sec·US 180
Toward I 10 West
19
Merge onto I 10
3.6 mi·4 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
22
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
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Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
Given this drive can be completed in under 6 hours, it's ideal for a single-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave Brownfield in the morning to make the most of daylight. With one recommended stop, plan for a mid-drive break to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer stretches on US Highway 62, as services can be spaced out in this region. The $48 fuel cost estimate is a good baseline for budgeting your expenses.
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 152 miles from Brownfield, TX, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.3 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 67 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152 miles or 2h 50m 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 32m
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 Brownfield, 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 Brownfield, TX
This is one driving day of about 303.9 miles and 5h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Brownfield, 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 US Highway 62 for about 102.3 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 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 40.9 and 303.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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40.9 mi into trip|~44m in|US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A
Turn right onto US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A
Navigation decision point
4
299.3 mi into trip|~5h 29m in|US 180
Take the ramp onto US 180 toward I 10 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 West
5
299.5 mi into trip|~5h 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
303.2 mi into trip|~5h 34m 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
4
303.7 mi into trip|~5h 36m in|TX 20 / North Mesa Street
Turn left onto TX 20 / North Mesa Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.62 one way
$83.25 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg106 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$46.49
$92.99
premium
$4.23
$50.55
$101.10
diesel
$4.80
$57.38
$114.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
91.2
1
$31.91
$14.59
Efficient EV
76
0
$26.59
$12.16
EV Truck/SUV
121.6
1
$42.55
$19.45
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Brownfield, TX
Night
in Brownfield on Sunday
Local time
11:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 19 at 5:28PM CDT until July 19 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 4:21PM MDT until July 19 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Destination
El Paso, TX
Night
in El Paso on Sunday
Local time
10:52 PM
MDT
Current temp
91°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
ENE 5 mph51% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 19 at 5:28PM CDT until July 19 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 4:21PM MDT until July 19 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
100°F
Carlsbad, NM
152 mi in
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 36m 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 303.9
Come experience mountains and canyons, desert and dunes, night skies and spectacular vistas within a place unlike any other. Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permi...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
$10
near mile 199.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route covers 303.9 miles, with 35% of it on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 102.3 miles on US Highway 62. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving, with the highway portion primarily occurring early in the trip. The transition from highway to surface roads will feel gradual, offering a consistent driving experience without abrupt changes.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.3 mi on US Highway 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 40.9 miles in near US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 36m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 40.9 miles (US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A): Navigation decision point; at 299.3 miles (US 180): Navigation decision point; at 299.5 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.3 miles on US Highway 62. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 40.9 miles (US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A): Navigation decision point; at 299.3 miles (US 180): Navigation decision point; at 299.5 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial and Guadalupe Mountains National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 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.
