Origin
Commerce, TX
Night in Commerce on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Commerce, TX to El Paso, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11h 53m
Distance
701.4 mi
1,129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$106
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 43m
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6 AM
11h 54m
8 AM
12h 15m
10 AM
12h 1m
12 PM
11h 59m
3 PM
12h 2m
5 PM
12h 14m
8 PM
11h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Commerce, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
Embarking on this 701.4-mile journey from Commerce to El Paso, Texas, is a significant undertaking, estimated to take nearly 12 hours of driving time. Given its length and the 100% highway share, it's best suited for a two-day trip to avoid excessive fatigue. You'll primarily navigate I-20 and I-10, traversing the vast expanse of the Great Plains within Texas. Factor in an estimated fuel cost of around $107 for this extensive drive. With three planned stops, you can break up the long stretches and ensure a more manageable experience 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
350.7 miles from Commerce, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 421 mi | 7h |
| I 10 | 166.7 mi | 2h 43m |
| I 30 | 86.6 mi | 1h 37m |
| West Freeway | 15.5 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 24 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Live Oak Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Missouri Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Mesa Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 421 mi, about 7h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Commerce, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on Live Oak Street
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Live Oak Street
2
Turn left onto TX 11; TX 24
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 24
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 30 West: Dallas
4
Merge onto I 30; US 67
87 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
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I 30; US 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 30; US 377
15 mi
·
17 min
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West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 20
421 mi
·
7 hr
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I 20
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 10
167 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
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49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
10
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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North Mesa Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
For this 11-hour, 53-minute drive, consider departing very early in the morning to maximize daylight hours or splitting the journey over two days. Aim to make your three stops strategically, perhaps every 3-4 hours, to stretch and refuel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 421 miles on I-20, so be sure to have ample fuel before embarking on that segment. With a total distance of 701.4 miles, planning an overnight stay around the halfway point will significantly enhance your comfort and safety on this Texas traverse.
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 350.7 miles from Commerce, TX, or about 6h 5m 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 154 miles or 2h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 350.7 miles or 6h 5m 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 350.7 miles or 6h 5m
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 53m
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 Commerce, 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 Commerce, TX
Aim for roughly 351 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 351 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 154 miles from Commerce, 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.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
231 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
463 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 Odessa, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
351 mi · about 5.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 351 miles or 5.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 154 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 350.7 miles from Commerce, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 351 miles or 5.9 hours on the road.
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 65 decision points cluster between mile 10.5 and 700.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10.5 mi into trip
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~12m in
Take the exit toward I 30 West: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 30 West: Dallas
5
10.9 mi into trip
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~13m in
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I 30; US 67
Merge onto I 30; US 67
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
113 mi into trip
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~2h 8m in
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I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
533.9 mi into trip
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~9h 8m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
700.6 mi into trip
|
~11h 52m 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
$105.98 one way
$211.97 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
245 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $116.01 | $232.01 |
| premium | $4.54 | $125.23 | $250.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $154.86 | $309.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$106
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$236–$346
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 245.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $74 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 210.4 | 2 | $73.65 | $33.67 |
| Efficient EV | 175.4 | 2 | $61.37 | $28.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 280.6 | 3 | $98.20 | $44.89 |
Gas CO2
245 kg
EV CO2
82 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.
Destination
El Paso, TX
Evening in El Paso on Saturday
Local time
8:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°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.
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
26 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 53m 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 701.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a long-distance drive, predominantly on interstates, offering a consistent 100% highway experience. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 421 miles on I-20, which means extended periods of high-speed driving. While interstates can offer efficiency, be prepared for a consistent, albeit direct, journey across Texas. The road's personality is defined by its vastness and the steady pace required to cover the considerable distance between your starting and ending points.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 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 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in.
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 701.4 miles you will encounter 6 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: at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.9 miles (I 30; US 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 113 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,422 ft
467 ft
Total Climb
4,199 ft
Total Descent
1,038 ft
Highest Point
4,422 ft
~601.2 mi in
Elevation Range
3,956 ft
Notable High Points
4,422 ft at ~601.2 miles
+14 ft prominence
About the Cities
Arriving in El Paso, TX
Full guide →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.
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 53m 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 351 miles on day one.
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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.9 miles (I 30; US 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 113 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 11.9 hours each way, a round trip means 23.8 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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