Origin
El Paso, TX
Morning in El Paso on Tuesday
Local time
9:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
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Live forecast
Trip from El Paso, TX to Briarcliff, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 28m
Distance
566.4 mi
911 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$86
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 20m
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6 AM
9h 28m
8 AM
9h 45m
10 AM
9h 34m
12 PM
9h 32m
3 PM
9h 35m
5 PM
9h 44m
8 PM
9h 23m
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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Trip Overview
El Paso, TX to Briarcliff, TX is 566.4 miles and takes about 9h 28m via I 10 and US Highway 290, with a fuel budget near $86 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This long-haul drive spans across Texas, starting in the Great Plains and ending in the same region. Given the distance and duration, it's recommended to split this trip over two days for a more comfortable pace. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward, albeit lengthy, cross-state excursion.
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
283.2 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 457 mi | 7h 15m |
| US Highway 290 | 39 mi | 42m |
| East US Highway 290 | 27.2 mi | 30m |
| TX 71 | 15.8 mi | 17m |
| North US Highway 281 | 15.8 mi | 17m |
| West Main Street | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Pace Bend Road South | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Nugent Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 457 mi, about 7h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Briarcliff, TX.
1
Start on North Mesa Street
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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North Mesa Street
2
Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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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
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I 10; US 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
290 mi
·
4 hr 32 min
·
I 10
6
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 477
Toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
7
Continue on US 290
39 mi
·
42 min
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US Highway 290
8
Continue on US 290; US 87
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West Main Street
9
Continue on US 290
27 mi
·
30 min
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East US Highway 290
10
Continue on US 290
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
11
Turn left onto Spur 356
0.9 mi
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1 min
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North Nugent Avenue
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 281
16 mi
·
17 min
·
North US Highway 281
13
Continue on US 281
0.7 mi
·
41 sec
·
South US Highway 281
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 71 East: Austin
15
Turn straight onto TX 71
16 mi
·
17 min
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TX 71
16
Turn left onto RM 2322
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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Pace Bend Road South
17
Turn right onto Briarcliff Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Briarcliff Drive
18
Continue on Briarcliff Drive
238 ft
·
10 sec
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Briarcliff Drive
19
Continue on Briarcliff Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Briarcliff Drive
20
Continue on Oban Drive
465 ft
·
21 sec
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Oban Drive
21
Turn right onto Kyle Drive
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
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Kyle Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Kyle Drive
Trip Plan
For this 566.4-mile trip, consider breaking it into two days. A good stopping point might be around the halfway mark, allowing you to enjoy the drive without feeling rushed. You'll want to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight, especially if you plan to complete it in one day. Keep an eye on your fuel; while the estimated cost is $86, prices can fluctuate. The longest stretch without significant breaks is 457 miles on I 10, so plan your stops accordingly before you get too far into that segment.
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 283.2 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 4h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 457 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 125 miles or 2h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 283.2 miles or 4h 33m 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 283.2 miles or 4h 33m
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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Briarcliff, 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 283 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Briarcliff, TX
Aim for roughly 283 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 125 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 10 for about 457 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
187 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
374 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 Kerrville, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
283 mi · about 4.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Lake, TX after about 283 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 125 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 283.2 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 457 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 283 miles or 4.7 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 529.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Franklin Avenue
Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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.
4
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
5
457.8 mi into trip
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~7h 17m in
Take the exit toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 477
Toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
4
529.2 mi into trip
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~8h 41m in
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Spur 356 / North Nugent Avenue
Turn left onto Spur 356 / North Nugent Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$85.58 one way
$171.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
198 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $93.68 | $187.36 |
| premium | $4.54 | $101.13 | $202.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $125.05 | $250.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$86
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$216–$326
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 198.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 169.9 | 2 | $59.47 | $27.19 |
| Efficient EV | 141.6 | 1 | $49.56 | $22.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 226.6 | 2 | $79.30 | $36.25 |
Gas CO2
198 kg
EV CO2
66 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
Briarcliff, TX
Morning in Briarcliff on Tuesday
Local time
10:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
18 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
9h 28m 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 drive is primarily on highways, with a 98% highway share. You'll encounter a long stretch of 457 miles on I 10 before transitioning to US Highway 290 and East US Highway 290. Expect rural cruising for the majority of the trip, with highway speeds maintained for most of the 9 hours and 28 minutes. The final portion of the drive will be on surface roads as you approach your destination.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 457 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US Highway 290. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Franklin Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
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 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 457 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 283 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Briarcliff, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.5 hours each way, a round trip means 18.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Briarcliff, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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