Origin
Double Oak, TX
Night in Double Oak on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Double Oak, TX to El Paso, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 43m
Distance
634.2 mi
1,021 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$96
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 34m
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6 AM
10h 43m
8 AM
11h 2m
10 AM
10h 50m
12 PM
10h 48m
3 PM
10h 51m
5 PM
11h 1m
8 PM
10h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Double Oak, TX
Jeff Stapleton
El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
This 634.2-mile journey from Double Oak, TX, to El Paso, TX, will take approximately 10 hours and 43 minutes of driving time. Given the duration and distance, it's best suited for a two-day trip rather than attempting it as a single day's drive. The route primarily utilizes I-20 and I-10, with a small portion on the Jim Wright Freeway, and boasts a 98% highway share. Expect a fuel cost of around $97 for this long-distance drive across the Great Plains region of Texas. With three planned stops, you'll have opportunities to break up the travel.
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
317.1 miles from Double Oak, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 421 mi | 7h |
| I 10 | 166.7 mi | 2h 43m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| I 35W TEXpress | 10.2 mi | 10m |
| Cross Timbers Road | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| West Freeway | 6 mi | 6m |
| I 35W | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Kings Road East | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 421 mi, about 7h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Double Oak, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on Rancho Vista Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
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Rancho Vista Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Simmons Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Simmons Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Kings Road East
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kings Road East
4
At end of road, turn left onto Shiloh Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Shiloh Road
5
Turn right onto FM 1171
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Cross Timbers Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 35W South
7
Merge onto I 35W
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W Express
10 mi
·
10 min
·
I 35W TEXpress
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 820 Express Toll East, I 820 West
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 820 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 820
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Northeast Loop
12
Continue on I 820
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3A
Toward I 30 West: Weatherford
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 30
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 20
421 mi
·
7 hr
·
I 20
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 10
167 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Missouri Avenue
19
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Mesa Street
20
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 10-hour, 43-minute drive, consider splitting it into two days to avoid fatigue. Departing early in the morning on your first day will allow you to cover a significant portion, perhaps around 421 miles on I-20, before stopping for the night. Plan for at least three stops throughout the entire journey for fuel and rest. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the longer stretches between services, as the estimated fuel cost is $97.
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 317.1 miles from Double Oak, TX, or about 5h 28m 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 140 miles or 2h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 317.1 miles or 5h 28m 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 317.1 miles or 5h 28m
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 9h 43m
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 Double Oak, 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 Double Oak, TX
Aim for roughly 317 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 317 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 140 miles from Double Oak, 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
209 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
419 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 Kermit, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
317 mi · about 5.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 317 miles or 5.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 140 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 317.1 miles from Double Oak, 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 317 miles or 5.4 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 15.5 and 633.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
15.5 mi into trip
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~23m in
|
I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
25.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 820 Express Toll East, I 820 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 820 Express Toll East, I 820 West
7
26 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 820 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 820 West
7
39.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 30 West: Weatherford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3A
Toward I 30 West: Weatherford
8
633.4 mi into trip
|
~10h 41m 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
$95.83 one way
$191.66 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
222 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $104.89 | $209.79 |
| premium | $4.54 | $113.23 | $226.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $140.02 | $280.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$96
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$226–$336
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 221.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $67 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 190.3 | 2 | $66.59 | $30.44 |
| Efficient EV | 158.6 | 1 | $55.49 | $25.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 253.7 | 3 | $88.79 | $40.59 |
Gas CO2
222 kg
EV CO2
74 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
8:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Sweetwater, TX
209 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
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
10h 43m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a classic long-distance Texas drive, with 98% of the route on major highways. The majority of your time will be spent on I-20, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 421 miles. While largely a straightforward interstate experience, you'll transition to I-10 as you head west. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on efficient travel across the expansive Great Plains landscape.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 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?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.5 miles in near I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 634.2 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 15.5 miles (I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,429 ft
658 ft
Total Climb
4,331 ft
Total Descent
1,275 ft
Highest Point
4,429 ft
~543.6 mi in
Elevation Range
3,772 ft
Notable High Points
4,429 ft at ~543.6 miles
+528 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).
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 317 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 15.5 miles (I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.7 hours each way, a round trip means 21.4 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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