This 781.9-mile journey from Cross Roads, TX to El Paso, TX will take approximately 13 hours and 21 minutes of driving time. Given the duration, it's best planned as a two-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and I-10, with a portion on US Highway 175 West. With a projected fuel cost of around $118, it's an economical option for a long-distance drive across Texas. This route takes you from the Great Plains region of Texas to its western edge, offering a sense of crossing a significant portion of 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
391 miles from Cross Roads, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
457.7 mi
7h 39m
I 10
166.7 mi
2h 43m
US Highway 175 West
68.5 mi
1h 14m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.1 mi
22m
US Highway 175
20.8 mi
22m
US Highway 69 South
18.9 mi
21m
US Highway 69 North
9.5 mi
10m
South Dickinson Drive
3.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 457.7 mi, about 7h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cross Roads, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on FM 1911
173 ft·3 sec·FM 1911
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Turn right onto US 69
9.6 mi·10 min·US Highway 69 South
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Continue on US 69
1.5 mi·1 min·South Marcus Street
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Continue on US 69
9.3 mi·10 min·US Highway 69 South
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Continue on US 69
3.4 mi·3 min·South Dickinson Drive
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Continue on US 69
9.5 mi·10 min·US Highway 69 North
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Continue on US 69
3.3 mi·4 min·South Jackson Street
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Turn left onto US 175
0.2 mi·19 sec·Alexander Boulevard
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Continue on US 175
0.6 mi·56 sec·Frankston Highway
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Continue on US 175
9.6 mi·10 min·US Highway 175 West
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Turn slight right
3.8 mi·4 min
12
Merge onto US 175
1.9 mi·2 min·East Pine Street
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Continue on US 175
21 mi·22 min·US Highway 175
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Continue on US 175 Bus
2.5 mi·4 min·East Corsicana Street
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus
59 mi·1 hr 3 min·US Highway 175 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 West: Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 20
21 mi·22 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 20
25 mi·26 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.0 mi·4 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 WestUse the straight lane.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
429 mi·7 hr 8 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West: AbileneUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 10
167 mi·2 hr 43 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
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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
For this 13-hour drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight driving. With three planned stops, you can comfortably break up the journey. Be mindful of the 457.7-mile stretch on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway; ensure you have adequate fuel before entering it, as services might be more spread out. Budgeting around $118 for fuel is a good estimate for this 781.9-mile trip across Texas.
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 391 miles from Cross Roads, TX, or about 6h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 457.7 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 172 miles or 3h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 391 miles or 6h 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 391 miles or 6h 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 12h 21m
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 Cross Roads, 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 Cross Roads, TX
Aim for roughly 391 miles and 6.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 391 miles and 6.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 172 miles from Cross Roads, 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 Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 457.7 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 75.9 and 781.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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75.9 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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134.8 mi into trip|~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
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181.7 mi into trip|~3h 23m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 20 West
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185.7 mi into trip|~3h 27m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
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781.1 mi into trip|~13h 19m 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
$118.15 one way
$236.29 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg274 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$129.32
$258.64
premium
$4.54
$139.60
$279.21
diesel
$5.61
$172.63
$345.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$118
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$248–$358
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 273.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $82 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
234.6
2
$82.10
$37.53
Efficient EV
195.5
2
$68.42
$31.28
EV Truck/SUV
312.8
3
$109.47
$50.04
Gas CO2
274 kg
EV CO2
91 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Cross Roads, TX
Evening
in Cross Roads on Saturday
Local time
8:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
El Paso, TX
Evening
in El Paso on Saturday
Local time
7:15 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
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
13h 21m 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 781.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
A significant 39% of this route involves interstate driving, meaning you'll experience some fast-paced travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 457.7 miles on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While much of the drive is on major highways, the inclusion of US Highway 175 West suggests a potential shift in road character, perhaps offering a slightly different pace. Overall, expect a long-distance drive characterized by efficiency on its main arterial roads.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 457.7 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
At 13h 21m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 75.9 miles in near US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West.
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 11 significant decision points across 781.9 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 75.9 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.7 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Long-haul drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 457.7 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. 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 391 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 75.9 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.7 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 13.4 hours each way, a round trip means 26.7 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.
