Origin
El Paso, TX
Evening in El Paso on Saturday
Local time
8:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from El Paso, TX to Deer Park, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12h 41m
Distance
763.4 mi
1,229 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$115
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
12h 30m
★
6 AM
12h 42m
8 AM
13h 5m
10 AM
12h 50m
12 PM
12h 47m
3 PM
12h 51m
5 PM
13h 3m
8 PM
12h 35m
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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Deer Park, TX
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from El Paso, TX, to Deer Park, TX, covers a substantial 763.4 miles, realistically requiring about 12 hours and 41 minutes of driving time. This long-distance drive is best split over two recommended days, especially considering it spans the vast Great Plains region throughout. With an estimated fuel cost of $117, planning for at least three stops is wise for breaks and refueling. This route, primarily utilizing I-10 East and Frontage Road, offers a straightforward path across Texas, making it a manageable, albeit lengthy, cross-state adventure.
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
381.7 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 8m into the drive .
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 |
| Katy Freeway | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| Gulf Freeway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Pasadena Freeway | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Katy Tollway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| La Porte Freeway | 2.6 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 Deer Park, TX.
1
Start on North Mesa Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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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
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
5.4 mi
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5 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 556B
Toward Frontage Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
0.5 mi
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54 sec
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Interstate 10 West
9
Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
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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, Waco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
Use 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
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 768B
Toward I 45 South: Galveston
Use the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 45
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Gulf Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Take the exit
156 ft
·
3 sec
Exit 40B
Toward I 610 East: Pasadena
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on TX 35
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
TX 35
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 610 East: Pasadena, Broadway Boulevard
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 610 East: Pasadena
Use the slight left lane.
26
Merge onto I 610
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Loop East
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 30B
Toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte
Use the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork
206 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Central Street, Old Galveston Road
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn straight
385 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on La Porte Freeway Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
La Porte Freeway Frontage Road
31
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward TX 225 East
32
Merge onto TX 225
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
La Porte Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on TX 225
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Pasadena Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on TX 225
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
La Porte Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Center Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on La Porte Freeway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
La Porte Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
37
Turn right onto Center Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Center Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Continue on Center Street
103 ft
·
7 sec
·
Center Street
Use the left lane.
39
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
For this 12-hour, 41-minute drive, starting early in the morning from El Paso is highly recommended to maximize daylight hours. Given the 763.4-mile distance, splitting the trip over two days is essential for safety and comfort; aim to cover roughly half the distance on day one. Plan for your three stops strategically, ensuring you take breaks every few hours to combat fatigue and refuel. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially in the more expansive stretches of the Great Plains, as services can sometimes be spaced out.
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 381.7 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 6h 8m 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 168 miles or 2h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 381.7 miles or 6h 8m 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 381.7 miles or 6h 8m
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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deer Park, 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 382 miles and 6.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Deer Park, TX
Aim for roughly 382 miles and 6.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 168 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.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
252 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
504 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 Fair Oaks Ranch, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
382 mi · about 6.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kerrville, TX after about 382 miles or 6.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 168 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 381.7 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 686.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 382 miles or 6.3 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 305 decision points cluster between mile 536.4 and 754.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
744.5 mi into trip
|
~12h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 45 South: Galveston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 768B
Toward I 45 South: Galveston
8
752.6 mi into trip
|
~12h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 610 East: Pasadena, Broadway Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 610 East: Pasadena, Broadway Boulevard
8
754.1 mi into trip
|
~12h 29m in
Take the exit toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte
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 30B
Toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte
9
754.2 mi into trip
|
~12h 29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Central Street, Old Galveston Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Central Street, Old Galveston Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$115.35 one way
$230.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
267 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $126.26 | $252.52 |
| premium | $4.54 | $136.30 | $272.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $168.55 | $337.10 |
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
$115
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: 267.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $80 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 229 | 2 | $80.16 | $36.64 |
| Efficient EV | 190.9 | 2 | $66.80 | $30.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 305.4 | 3 | $106.88 | $48.86 |
Gas CO2
267 kg
EV CO2
89 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
Deer Park, TX
Night in Deer Park on Saturday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
12h 41m 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...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 552.8
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
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 500.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by its long-distance profile, predominantly following major arteries like I-10 East. While the highway share is 0%, indicating a focus on non-interstate travel, expect stretches that feel like continuous highway driving due to the nature of the main roads. The route involves navigating East Franklin Avenue initially before merging onto the longer stretches. There isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, but the overall feel is one of consistent forward momentum across the Texas landscape.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 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 536.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 30 significant decision points across 763.4 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 536.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 744.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 752.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between El Paso, TX and Deer Park, TX, road signs point toward Loop 1604 East, Austin and Waco.
Loop 1604 East
537.9 mi in
|
~8h 38m
Austin
579.3 mi in
|
~9h 25m
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via I 10; TX 130
Waco
579.3 mi in
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~9h 25m
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via I 10; TX 130
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Deer Park, TX
Full guide →Founded 1948
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
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 382 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 Deer Park, 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 536.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 744.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 752.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 12.7 hours each way, a round trip means 25.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Deer Park, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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