Bushland, TX to El Paso, TX is 411.2 miles and takes about 8h 8m via US 70 and US 60, with a fuel budget near $60 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Great Plains region of Texas all the way to the western edge of the state, also within the Great Plains. Expect a mostly highway experience, making it a straightforward trip for those looking to cover ground efficiently. While it's possible to complete this route in a single day, breaking it into two days allows for a more relaxed pace and the opportunity to explore more along the way. This is a practical option for getting across Texas with minimal fuss.
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
205.6 miles from Bushland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West 2nd Street
100.6 mi
2h 7m
US 70
91.7 mi
1h 46m
US 60
60.7 mi
1h 5m
US Highway 54 South
34.8 mi
37m
US Highway 54
28.9 mi
30m
US 54
25.2 mi
32m
South Locust Road
20.9 mi
23m
South Prince Street
17.4 mi
21m
Longest stretch:
West 2nd Street
— 100.6 mi, about 2h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushland, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on this road
219 ft·17 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto RM 2381
183 ft·5 sec·South Ranch Road 2381
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Turn right onto West Interstate 40 Frontage Road
0.2 mi·16 sec·West Interstate 40 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
5
Merge onto I 40
6.9 mi·6 min·I 40
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Toward FM 809: Wildorado
7
Continue on I 40 Service Road
0.5 mi·54 sec·I 40 Service Road
8
Turn left onto FM 809
21 mi·23 min·South Locust Road
9
Turn right onto US 60
34 mi·36 min·US 60
10
Continue on US 60
27 mi·29 min·US 60
11
Continue on US 60; US 70; US 84
4.8 mi·6 min·Wheeler Avenue
12
Continue on US 60; US 70; US 84
3.7 mi·4 min·Mabry Drive
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Continue on US 60; US 70; US 84
0.2 mi·17 sec·East 1st Street
14
Turn left onto US 70
17 mi·21 min·South Prince Street
Use the left lane.
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Continue on US 70
0.3 mi·50 sec·North Chicago Avenue
16
Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.1 mi·2 min·East 1st Street
17
Continue on US 70
1.0 mi·1 min·West 2nd Street
18
Continue on US 70
91 mi·1 hr 45 min·US 70
19
Turn right onto US 70; US 380
100 mi·2 hr 6 min·West 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto North Bookout Road
1.5 mi·2 min·North Bookout Road
21
Turn left onto US 54; US 70
8.7 mi·10 min·US 54; US 70
22
Take the exit onto US 54; US 70
4.9 mi·7 min·US 54; US 70
23
Take the exit onto US 70
0.3 mi·1 min·US 70
24
Turn left onto US Highway 54 South
35 mi·37 min·US Highway 54 South
25
Continue on US 54
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
26
Continue on US 54
29 mi·30 min·US Highway 54
27
Continue on US 54
7.6 mi·9 min·Gateway South Boulevard
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 54
12 mi·14 min·US 54
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 20AToward US 62: Paisano DriveUse the slight right lane.
30
Turn right onto US 62
2.6 mi·4 min·East Paisano Drive
31
Turn right onto South Mesa Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·South Mesa Street
32
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour duration, you could tackle this in one long day, but splitting it into two days is advisable for comfort. Leaving early in the morning from Bushland will give you a good start. Plan for at least two stops to stretch your legs and refuel, especially considering the longest stretch is over 100 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spread out in some sections of West Texas. If you decide to break it up, consider stopping around the halfway point to maximize your driving efficiency each day and avoid fatigue. The $60 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices.
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 205.6 miles from Bushland, TX, or about 3h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.6 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 90 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 205.6 miles or 3h 57m 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 205.6 miles or 3h 57m
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 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 Bushland, 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 Bushland, TX
Aim for roughly 206 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 206 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Bushland, 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 West 2nd Street for about 100.6 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 408.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|RM 2381 / South Ranch Road 2381
At end of road, turn right onto RM 2381 / South Ranch Road 2381
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West Interstate 40 Frontage Road
Turn right onto West Interstate 40 Frontage Road
Navigation decision point
5
209.6 mi into trip|~4h 2m in|US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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396.6 mi into trip|~7h 48m in|US 54
Keep slight left at fork onto US 54
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
408.2 mi into trip|~8h 3m in
Take the exit toward US 62: Paisano Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20A
Toward US 62: Paisano Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.32 one way
$112.64 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg144 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$62.91
$125.82
premium
$4.23
$68.40
$136.80
diesel
$4.80
$77.64
$155.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$186–$296
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
123.4
1
$43.18
$19.74
Efficient EV
102.8
1
$35.98
$16.45
EV Truck/SUV
164.5
2
$57.57
$26.32
Gas CO2
144 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (67% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Bushland, TX
Late night
in Bushland on Monday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
S 10 to 15 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
El Paso, TX
Night
in El Paso on Sunday
Local time
11:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 5 to 9 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
103°F
Roswell, NM
206 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.
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
11 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
8h 8m 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 411.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 61% of this 411.2-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 100.6 miles on West 2nd Street. The route transitions from highway cruising to surface roads, so be prepared for a change in speed and potentially more local traffic as you navigate different segments. The rural character of the Great Plains is likely to be a constant backdrop for most of your driving.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100.6 mi on West 2nd Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West 2nd Street and US 70. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near RM 2381 / South Ranch Road 2381.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 411.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (RM 2381 / South Ranch Road 2381): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Interstate 40 Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 209.6 miles (US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street): 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
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 100.6 miles on West 2nd Street. 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 206 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 6 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 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. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (RM 2381 / South Ranch Road 2381): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Interstate 40 Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 209.6 miles (US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street): 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 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.3 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.
