This 734.1-mile journey from Bunker Hill Village, TX, to El Paso, TX, will take you approximately 12 hours and 9 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing I-10, with sections of the Katy Freeway and Anderson Loop, this is a long-distance drive best split over two days. With a projected fuel cost of $111, it’s an economical option for covering a significant portion of Texas. You'll be traversing the Great Plains region for both your departure and arrival points, experiencing a consistent landscape across the state.
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
367 miles from Bunker Hill Village, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
538.4 mi
8h 36m
Katy Freeway
163.8 mi
2h 47m
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi
22m
Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.4 mi
9m
Gordon A Blake Highway
2 mi
3m
Bunker Hill Road
1.2 mi
2m
East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Interstate 10 West
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 538.4 mi, about 8h 36m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 112 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,410 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,904
Quietest
2 AM
~189 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Bunker Hill Village, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on Bunker Hill Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Bunker Hill Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Taylorcrest Road
0.1 mi·18 sec·Taylorcrest Road
3
Turn right onto Bunker Hill Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Bunker Hill Road
4
Turn left onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
445 ft·10 sec·Katy Freeway Frontage Road
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 WestUse the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 10; US 90
164 mi·2 hr 47 min·Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
1.9 mi·1 min·I 10; US 90; TX 130
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 591Toward TX 1518: SchertzUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
0.1 mi·21 sec·Interstate 10 East
10
Turn right onto FM 1518
5.4 mi·9 min·Farm-to-Market Road 1518
11
At end of road, turn left onto FM 78
2.0 mi·3 min·Gordon A Blake Highway
12
Turn left
0.2 mi·21 sec
13
Take the ramp
265 ft·6 sec
Toward Loop 1604 North
14
Merge onto Loop 1604
20 mi·22 min·Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward Frontage RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
0.2 mi·25 sec·North Loop 1604 West
17
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.3 mi·24 sec·Interstate 10 West
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
19
Merge onto I 10; US 87
1.1 mi·1 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
535 mi·8 hr 33 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
23
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
24
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
Given the 12-hour driving duration, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended for comfort and safety. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours. With three recommended stops, plan your breaks strategically, especially during the 538.4-mile stretch on I-10. Keep an eye on fuel levels, as services can be spread out on this long-distance drive through the Great Plains. A good overnight point would be around the halfway mark to ensure a more relaxed second day of travel.
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 367 miles from Bunker Hill Village, TX, or about 6h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 538.4 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 162 miles or 2h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 367 miles or 6h 16m 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 367 miles or 6h 16m
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 11h 10m
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 Bunker Hill Village, 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 Bunker Hill Village, TX
Aim for roughly 367 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 367 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 162 miles from Bunker Hill Village, 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 10 for about 538.4 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 733.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Taylorcrest Road
At end of road, turn left onto Taylorcrest Road
Navigation decision point
7
167.7 mi into trip|~2h 54m in
Take the exit toward TX 1518: Schertz
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 591
Toward TX 1518: Schertz
6
196 mi into trip|~3h 31m in
Take the exit toward Frontage Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Frontage Road
6
198 mi into trip|~3h 33m in|I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
733.3 mi into trip|~12h 7m 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
$110.20 one way
$220.40 round trip
$3.81/gal25.4 MPG avg257 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$121.94
$243.87
premium
$4.57
$131.94
$263.87
diesel
$6.28
$181.39
$362.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$110
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$240–$350
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 256.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $77 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
220.2
2
$77.08
$35.24
Efficient EV
183.5
2
$64.23
$29.36
EV Truck/SUV
293.6
3
$102.77
$46.98
Gas CO2
257 kg
EV CO2
86 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.
Forecast as of Oct 24, 2026
Origin
Bunker Hill Village, TX
Night
in Bunker Hill Village on Saturday
Local time
9:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued October 23 at 9:58PM MDT until October 25 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Destination
El Paso, TX
Evening
in El Paso on Saturday
Local time
8:01 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
E 7 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued October 23 at 9:58PM MDT until October 25 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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
1 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
12h 9m 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 734.1
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 177.2
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 227.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly interstate experience, with a 96% highway share, making for a fast-paced journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 538.4 miles on I-10, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While largely a straightforward interstate cruise, the route offers a consistent driving personality for the majority of its length, allowing for efficient travel across the vast Texan landscape.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 538.4 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Katy Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Taylorcrest Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 734.1 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 0.4 miles (Taylorcrest Road): Navigation decision point; at 167.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 196 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,471 ft78 ft
Total Climb
4,578 ft
Total Descent
942 ft
Highest Point
4,471 ft
~629.2 mi in
Elevation Range
4,393 ft
Notable High Points
4,471 ft at ~629.2 miles+233 ft prominence
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 Bunker Hill Village, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 1604 North along the way.
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
The longest stretch is about 538.4 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 367 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 75 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.
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. There are 75 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Taylorcrest Road): Navigation decision point; at 167.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 196 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 12.2 hours each way, a round trip means 24.3 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.
