El Paso, TX to Crosby, TX is 767.7 miles and takes about 12 hours 48 minutes via I 10, with a fuel budget near $116 and likely requiring an overnight stop. This long-distance drive traverses the vast Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward journey across the state. Given the duration, it's best planned as a two-day trip, allowing for a comfortable pace and necessary rest. The route is primarily highway, making it a functional choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
383.9 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
686.7 mi
11h 8m
Anderson Loop
25.4 mi
29m
90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi
15m
Crosby Freeway
14.2 mi
16m
Katy Freeway
10.9 mi
13m
East Freeway
5.8 mi
7m
Katy Tollway
3.2 mi
4m
North Main Street
1.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 686.7 mi, about 11h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Crosby, TX.
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Start on North Mesa Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·North Mesa Street
2
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 right at fork onto I 10
363 mi·5 hr 44 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
5.4 mi·5 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 556BToward Frontage RoadUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
0.5 mi·54 sec·Interstate 10 West
9
Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
0.4 mi·43 sec·North Loop 1604 West
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward Loop 1604 East
11
Merge onto Loop 1604
25 mi·29 min·Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
0.9 mi·2 min·Interstate 10 East
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
14
Merge onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
15 mi·15 min·90th Infantry Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 10; TX 130
151 mi·2 hr 34 min·I 10; TX 130
Toward I 10 East: Houston, Austin, WacoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·22 sec
Toward I 10 Toll: Katy TollwayUse the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 10 Toll
3.2 mi·4 min·Katy Tollway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 10; US 90
11 mi·13 min·Katy Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
20
Continue on I 10; US 90
5.8 mi·7 min·East Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
4.5 mi·5 min·Crosby Freeway
Toward US 90 East: LibertyUse the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto US 90
1.7 mi·2 min·Crosby Freeway
Toward US 90 East
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 90
24
Continue on US 90
8.0 mi·9 min·Crosby Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward FM 2100, FM 1942: CrosbyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn left onto FM 2100
1.5 mi·3 min·North Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
27
Turn slight right onto 1st Street
0.5 mi·1 min·1st Street
28
Turn right onto Runneburg Road
514 ft·14 sec·Runneburg Road
29
Arrive at destination
Runneburg Road
Trip Plan
Since this drive spans nearly 13 hours, splitting it over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight driving. With three planned stops, you can integrate breaks for fuel and rest. The longest uninterrupted stretch is substantial, so be mindful of your fuel levels, especially in more remote sections of I 10. Consider an overnight stop around the halfway point to break up the 767.7 miles and arrive in Crosby refreshed.
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 383.9 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 6h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 686.7 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 169 miles or 2h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 383.9 miles or 6h 10m 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 383.9 miles or 6h 10m
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 11h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crosby, 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 384 miles and 6.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Crosby, TX
Aim for roughly 384 miles and 6.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 169 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 686.7 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 167.6 and 765.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
167.6 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|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.
6
531 mi into trip|~8h 29m in|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.
7
536.4 mi into trip|~8h 35m in
Take the exit toward Frontage Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 556B
Toward Frontage Road
7
750.8 mi into trip|~12h 25m in|US 90 / Crosby Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Crosby Freeway toward US 90 East: Liberty
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 90 East: Liberty
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765.3 mi into trip|~12h 42m in
Take the exit toward FM 2100, FM 1942: Crosby
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 FM 2100, FM 1942: Crosby
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$116.00 one way
$232.00 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg269 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$126.97
$253.95
premium
$4.54
$137.07
$274.14
diesel
$5.61
$169.50
$339.00
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Katy Tollway
(3.2 mi)$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$116
Tolls
$0
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$246–$356
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 268.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $81 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
230.3
2
$80.61
$36.85
Efficient EV
191.9
2
$67.17
$30.71
EV Truck/SUV
307.1
3
$107.48
$49.13
Gas CO2
269 kg
EV CO2
90 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 17, 2026
Origin
El Paso, TX
Late night
in El Paso on Tuesday
Local time
4:58 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust
W 7 to 18 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Crosby, TX
Late night
in Crosby on Tuesday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°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
5 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
12h 48m 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...
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...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 555.9
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...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 503
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is overwhelmingly a highway drive, with a 94% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on interstates. The longest stretch without a significant change in direction or road type is an impressive 686.7 miles on I 10. Expect a consistent, fast-paced journey across much of Texas. While the majority is interstate, the initial and final segments may involve some local roads like Anderson Loop and 90th Infantry Division Highway, but these are a small part of the overall experience.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 686.7 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Anderson Loop. 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 Effort10/10
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 21 significant decision points across 767.7 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 536.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between El Paso, TX and Crosby, TX, road signs point toward Loop 1604 East, Austin and Waco.
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
The longest stretch is about 686.7 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 384 miles on day one.
Expect about $0.23 in tolls one way, starting with Katy Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Crosby, 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 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 536.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 12.8 hours each way, a round trip means 25.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Crosby, TX before the return drive.
