El Paso, TX to Azle, TX is 596.7 miles and takes about 10 hours 6 minutes via I 10 and I 20, with a fuel budget near $87 and an overnight recommendation. This long-haul drive spans across Texas, beginning in the Great Plains region and concluding in the same region. Given the duration, it's best tackled over two days, offering a straightforward path through the heart of the state. You'll be spending most of your time on major interstate highways, making for a predictable and efficient trip.
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
298.4 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
411 mi
6h 48m
I 10
166.8 mi
2h 43m
Azle Highway
11.4 mi
19m
Farm to Market Road 730
2.5 mi
4m
Northeast Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
2m
East Interstate 20
0.7 mi
1m
Center Point Road
0.7 mi
1m
Main Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 411 mi, about 6h 48m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 88 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~1,227 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,571
Quietest
2 AM
~205 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 El Paso, TX and Azle, TX.
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Start on North Mesa Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·North Mesa Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·East Franklin Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 10 East
4
Merge onto I 10; US 180
167 mi·2 hr 43 min·I 10; US 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
411 mi·6 hr 48 min·I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 411Toward Center Point RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
0.7 mi·1 min·East Interstate 20
8
Turn left onto Center Point Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Center Point Road
9
Continue on Northeast Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
1.8 mi·2 min·Northeast Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
10
Continue on Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
0.3 mi·34 sec·Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
11
Turn right onto FM 730
11 mi·19 min·Azle Highway
12
Continue on FM 730
2.5 mi·4 min·Farm to Market Road 730
13
Turn right onto Loop 344
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
14
Turn left onto Locust Street
141 ft·6 sec·Locust Street
15
Arrive at destination
Locust Street
Trip Plan
For this 10-hour drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended. Aim to leave El Paso in the morning to get a solid chunk of driving done, perhaps reaching a point around the halfway mark for your overnight stay. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 411-mile stretch on I 20, as services can be spaced out. Planning your stops in advance will help break up the drive effectively. Consider stopping in a larger town like Fort Worth before heading to Azle to refuel and grab a meal.
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 298.4 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 4h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 411 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 131 miles or 2h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 298.4 miles or 4h 55m 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 298.4 miles or 4h 55m
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 8h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Azle, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving El Paso, 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 El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 298 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Azle, TX
Aim for roughly 298 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 131 miles from El Paso, 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 I 20 for about 411 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 582.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|East Franklin Avenue
Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|I 10; US 180
Merge onto I 10; US 180
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
167.6 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|I 20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
578.5 mi into trip|~9h 34m in
Take the exit toward Center Point Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 411
Toward Center Point Road
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582.3 mi into trip|~9h 40m in|FM 730 / Azle Highway
Turn right onto FM 730 / Azle Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$91.36 one way
$182.72 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg209 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.29
$100.83
$201.66
premium
$4.64
$108.96
$217.91
diesel
$6.18
$145.16
$290.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$91
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$221–$331
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 208.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $63 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
179
2
$62.65
$28.64
Efficient EV
149.2
1
$52.21
$23.87
EV Truck/SUV
238.7
2
$83.54
$38.19
Gas CO2
209 kg
EV CO2
70 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 17, 2026
Origin
El Paso, TX
Afternoon
in El Paso on Saturday
Local time
1:10 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Clear
E 16 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 3:25AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 2:37AM CDT until October 20 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Azle, TX
Afternoon
in Azle on Saturday
Local time
2:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Clear
N 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 3:25AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 2:37AM CDT until October 20 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
65°F
Sweetwater, TX
394 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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10h 6m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely interstate driving, with 97% of the 596.7 miles on highways like I 10 and I 20. You'll encounter a substantial stretch of 411 miles on I 20, which means long periods of consistent speed. Expect dense exits and entrances as you pass through various Texas cities. The transition to surface roads happens as you approach Azle, where you'll be on Azle Highway for the final miles.
97% 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: 411 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Franklin Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 596.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (East Franklin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 10; US 180): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.6 miles (I 20): 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.
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
10h 6m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 411 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 298 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 71 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 Azle, 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 71 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Franklin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 10; US 180): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.6 miles (I 20): 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 10.1 hours each way, a round trip means 20.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Azle, TX before the return drive.
