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Trip from El Paso, TX to Bishop, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11h 32m
Distance
702.9 mi
1,131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$107
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
41 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 22m
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6 AM
11h 32m
8 AM
11h 53m
10 AM
11h 39m
12 PM
11h 37m
3 PM
11h 40m
5 PM
11h 52m
8 PM
11h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
El Paso, TX
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Bishop, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
El Paso to Bishop is 702.9 miles and takes about 11 hours 32 minutes via I 10, Lucian Adams Freeway, and I 69E, with a fuel budget near $102 and requiring an overnight stay. This long-haul drive crosses Texas, starting in the Great Plains region and ending in the same region. Given the duration, it's best to split this trip over two days to avoid excessive fatigue. Plan for a solid drive that covers a lot of ground 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
351.5 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
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| I 10 | 547.7 mi | 8h 47m |
| Lucian Adams Freeway | 125.1 mi | 2h 6m |
| I 69E | 21.8 mi | 23m |
| McDermott Freeway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| William J Bordelon Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| US 77 Business | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Pecos-La Trinidad | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dolorosa Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 547.7 mi, about 8h 47m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 34 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,307 veh/hr typical · worst 1,681
Quietest
2 AM
~154 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 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 Bishop, TX.
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Start on North Mesa Street
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North Mesa Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
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East Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp
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50 sec
Toward I 10 East
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Merge onto I 10; US 180
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2 hr 43 min
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I 10; US 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
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5 hr 44 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
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19 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
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2 min
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McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit
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1 min
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
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1 min
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
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1 min
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Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
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Continue on West Market Street
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West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
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East Market Street
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Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
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Tower of the Americas Way
Use the right lane.
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Take the ramp
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33 sec
Toward I 37 South, US 281 South
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Merge onto I 37; US 281
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1 min
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William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on I 37; US 281
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2 hr 6 min
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Lucian Adams Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit onto I 69E; US 77
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23 min
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I 69E; US 77
Toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
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22 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
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17 sec
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US Highway 77 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto FM 70
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Farm-to-Market Road 70
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Turn left onto US 77 Business
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1 min
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US 77 Business
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Arrive at destination
US 77 Business
Trip Plan
For this 11.5-hour drive, plan for an overnight stop to break up the 702.9 miles. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight for driving. With 3 recommended stops, you can space out your breaks to cover roughly 234 miles per day. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 547.7-mile stretch on I 10, as services can be more spread out in certain areas. The estimated fuel cost is around $102 for the entire trip.
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 351.5 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 5h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 547.7 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 155 miles or 2h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 351.5 miles or 5h 39m 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 351.5 miles or 5h 39m
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 Bishop, 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 351 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Bishop, TX
Aim for roughly 351 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 155 miles from El Paso, 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 10 for about 547.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
232 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
464 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 Timberwood Park, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
351 mi · about 5.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Junction, TX after about 351 miles or 5.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 155 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 351.5 miles from El Paso, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 547.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 351 miles or 5.8 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Culberson County Eastbound Rest Area
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El Paso County Eastbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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Scenic View
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Parking Area
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Picnic Area
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Love's Travel Stop
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Love's Travel Stop
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Flying J Travel Center
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Flying J Travel Center
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Scenic Overlook & Rest Area
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Kerr County Westbound Rest Area
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Kerr County Eastbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Sutton County Westbound Rest Area
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Sutton County Eastbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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Pecos County Eastbound Rest Area
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Pecos County Westbound Rest Area
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Culberson County Westbound Rest Area
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El Paso County Westbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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Teepee Rest Stop
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San Patricio County Southbound Rest Area
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San Patricio County Northbound Rest Area
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Live Oak County Southbound Rest Area
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Live Oak County Northbound Rest Area
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Parking Area
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Love's Travel Stop
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Pilot Travel Center
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Love's Travel Stop
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Love's Travel Stop
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QuikTrip
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Picnic Area
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Flying J Travel Center
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Petro Stopping Centers
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East Pecos County Sheffield Eastbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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Parking Area
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Parking Area
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Parking Area
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Pilot Travel Center
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Culberson County Safety Rest Area Westbound
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Culberson County Safety Rest Area Eastbound
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Pilot Travel Center
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Love's Travel Stop
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Road Ranger
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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East Pecos County Sheffield Westbound Rest Area
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 167.6 and 679.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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167.6 mi into trip
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~2h 45m in
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I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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531 mi into trip
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~8h 29m in
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I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
550.1 mi into trip
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~8h 51m in
Take the exit toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
6
550.8 mi into trip
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~8h 52m in
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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679.6 mi into trip
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~11h 5m in
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I 69E; US 77
Take the exit onto I 69E; US 77 toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
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.
Toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$106.71 one way
$213.42 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
246 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $117.61 | $235.22 |
| premium | $4.58 | $126.74 | $253.49 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $148.05 | $296.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$107
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$237–$347
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 245.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
EV Charging Along Route
41 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
The RIM - Tesla Supercharger
San Antonio, TX
Tesla
20 DCFC
Rudy's Country Store & BBQ - Tesla Supercharger
El Paso, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
TA, Horizon Blvd, El Paso, TX
El Paso, TX
BP_PULSE
12 DCFC
Porter's - Tesla Supercharger
Van Horn, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Sonic - Tesla Supercharger
Ozona, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Leon Springs H-E-B - Tesla Supercharger
San Antonio, TX
Tesla
10 DCFC
Starbucks - Tesla Supercharger
El Paso, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Flying J Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Stockton, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 13
Tesla: 9
Electrify America: 6
eVgo Network: 2
SHELL_RECHARGE: 2
ZEFNET: 2
EV Connect: 1
BP_PULSE: 1
SWTCH: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
CHARGELAB: 1
IN_CHARGE: 1
IONNA: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $74 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 210.9 | 2 | $73.80 | $33.74 |
| Efficient EV | 175.7 | 2 | $61.50 | $28.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 281.2 | 3 | $98.41 | $44.99 |
Gas CO2
246 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.
Origin
El Paso, TX
Afternoon in El Paso on Wednesday
Local time
3:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ESE 10 mph
50% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 4:34PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 4:33PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Bishop, TX
Afternoon in Bishop on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
E 12 mph
63% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 4:34PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 4:33PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
3 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
11h 32m 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
View on nps.gov
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
3 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 557.5
View on nps.gov
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 509
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 99% of this drive on major highways, covering 702.9 miles. The longest continuous stretch is 547.7 miles, all on I 10. After this extensive highway cruising, you'll transition to Lucian Adams Freeway and then I 69E, indicating a shift to more localized surface roads as you approach your destination. Expect a predominantly rural cruising experience for the majority of the trip.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 547.7 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Lucian Adams Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 167.6 miles in near I 10.
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 702.9 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 167.6 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 531 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 550.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,430 ft
62 ft
Total Climb
1,027 ft
Total Descent
4,679 ft
Highest Point
4,430 ft
~100.4 mi in
Elevation Range
4,368 ft
Notable High Points
4,430 ft at ~100.4 miles
+40 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from El Paso, TX to Bishop, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
550.1 mi in
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~8h 51m
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Bishop, TX
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 547.7 miles on I 10. 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.
Yes — we found about 67 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 Bishop, 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 67 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 167.6 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 531 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 550.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. 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 23.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bishop, 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, NREL for EV charging, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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