Trip from Caddo Mills, TX to El Paso, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

11h 28m

Distance

675.4 mi

1,087 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$101

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

11h 18m ★

6 AM

11h 28m

8 AM

11h 49m

10 AM

11h 36m

12 PM

11h 34m

3 PM

11h 37m

5 PM

11h 48m

8 PM

11h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Caddo Mills, TX

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El Paso, TX

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Trip Overview

Caddo Mills, TX to El Paso, TX is 675 miles and takes about 11 hours 28 minutes via I 20 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $102 and an overnight recommendation. This long-distance drive will take you across the vast expanse of Texas, transitioning from the Great Plains region near Caddo Mills to a similar landscape as you approach El Paso. With a highway share of 95%, expect a predominantly interstate experience. This route is best suited for those who prefer covering ground efficiently, with a focus on reaching their destination rather than extensive sightseeing along the way. Consider breaking this trip into two days to make it more manageable.

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

337.7 miles from Caddo Mills, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	421 mi	7h
I 10	166.7 mi	2h 43m
Tom Landry Freeway	30.9 mi	36m
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway	30.1 mi	34m
West Freeway	15.5 mi	17m
State Highway 66	8.5 mi	10m
West Interstate 30	1.1 mi	1m
South Elm Street	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 20 — 421 mi, about 7h

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 96 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

5 PM

~1,504 veh/hr typical · worst 1,862

Quietest

2 AM

~213 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

7.1×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 105 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 Caddo Mills, TX and El Paso, TX.

Start on FM 36

215 ft · 7 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto TX 66; FM 36

8.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 66

Continue on TX 66

0.3 mi · 28 sec · East Main Street

Turn left onto FM 548

0.4 mi · 42 sec · South Elm Street

Turn right onto West Interstate 30

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Interstate 30

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 30 West

Merge onto I 30; US 67

30 mi · 34 min · Congressman Ralph Hall Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 30

31 mi · 36 min · Tom Landry Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 30; US 377

15 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 20

421 mi · 7 hr · I 20

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 10

167 mi · 2 hr 43 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 19B Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

0.3 mi · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

Turn left onto TX 20

0.3 mi · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

Arrive at destination

North Mesa Street

Trip Plan

Given the 11-hour 28-minute duration, this trip is best split over two days. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight driving and allow for a comfortable overnight stop. You'll encounter 3 recommended stops, which are good points to refuel and stretch your legs. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 421 miles on I 20, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, as services might be spaced out during this section. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that long stretch, to ensure you don't run low in more remote areas.

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 337.7 miles from Caddo Mills, TX, or about 5h 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 421 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 149 miles or 2h 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 337.7 miles or 5h 53m 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 337.7 miles or 5h 53m

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 10h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near El Paso, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Caddo Mills, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Caddo Mills, TX

Aim for roughly 338 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into El Paso, TX

Aim for roughly 338 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 149 miles from Caddo Mills, 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 20 for about 421 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and the county seat of Erath County, Texas, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Stephenville, TX

223 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

West Odessa, TX

446 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 West Odessa, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Sweetwater, TX

338 mi · about 5.7h in

A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 338 miles or 5.7 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Stephenville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 149 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Spring, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 337.7 miles from Caddo Mills, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421 miles.

Overnight split

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19152123150

Visit website

Magoffin Home State Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19155335147

Visit website

Tom Lea Upper Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+19152120092

Visit website

International Museum of Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 1–5 pm

+19155436747

Visit website

Ellen Noël Art Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Odessa, Texas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14325509696

Visit website

Odessa Mountain Bike Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Odessa, Texas

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14326991718

Visit website

Stonehenge Replica

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Odessa, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14325522020

Visit website

El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19152120966

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 674.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | TX 66; FM 36 / State Highway 66

Turn right onto TX 66; FM 36 / State Highway 66

Navigation decision point

10.5 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway

Merge onto I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

87 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | I 20

Merge onto I 20

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

508 mi into trip | ~8h 43m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

674.6 mi into trip | ~11h 26m 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

$101.39 one way

$202.78 round trip

$3.81/gal 25.4 MPG avg 236 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$112.19	$224.37
premium	$4.57	$121.39	$242.77
diesel	$6.28	$166.88	$333.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$101

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$231–$341

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 236.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $71 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	202.6	2	$70.92	$32.42
Efficient EV	168.9	1	$59.10	$27.02
EV Truck/SUV	270.2	3	$94.56	$43.23

Gas CO2

236 kg

EV CO2

79 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 19, 2026

Origin

Caddo Mills, TX

Night in Caddo Mills on Thursday

Local time

10:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Mostly Cloudy

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

El Paso, TX

Night in El Paso on Thursday

Local time

9:36 PM

MDT

Current temp

59°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

ENE 2 mph 19% chance 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.

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

9 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

11h 28m 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 676.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This journey is characterized by its long-distance, interstate nature, with a substantial 95% highway share. You'll spend most of your time on I 20 and I 10, including a significant 421-mile stretch on I 20 without major deviations. The drive is predominantly a straight shot across Texas, offering a consistent pace for much of the trip. While the scenery might be repetitive, the efficiency of the interstate system allows for steady progress toward El Paso. Be prepared for a continuous driving experience with minimal changes in road type.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 421 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 66; FM 36 / State Highway 66.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 675.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 (TX 66; FM 36 / State Highway 66): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 87 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

4,391 ft 439 ft

Total Climb

4,204 ft

Total Descent

1,023 ft

Highest Point

4,391 ft

~530.7 mi in

Elevation Range

3,952 ft

Notable High Points

4,391 ft at ~530.7 miles +30 ft prominence

About the Cities

Starting in Caddo Mills, TX

Full guide →

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 3 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

11h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 421 miles on I 20. 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 338 miles on day one.

Yes — we found about 82 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 82 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Chamizal National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 11.5 hours each way, a round trip means 22.9 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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