This 812.9-mile journey from El Paso, TX to Diboll, TX will take approximately 14 hours and 2 minutes of driving time. Designed as a long-distance drive, it's best split over two days, with an estimated fuel cost of $123. The route primarily utilizes I-20 and I-10, making up 90% of the drive, and includes a segment on C F Hawn Freeway. You'll be traversing the Great Plains region for both your departure and arrival points. With four planned stops, this drive offers a straightforward path across Texas.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
4 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
406.5 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
421.1 mi
6h 59m
I 10
166.8 mi
2h 43m
C F Hawn Freeway
58.8 mi
1h 3m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
36.5 mi
39m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.4 mi
22m
US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi
22m
US Highway 69 South
20.8 mi
23m
Rusk Street
15.1 mi
19m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 421.1 mi, about 6h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Diboll, 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
421 mi·6 hr 59 min·I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20
23 mi·24 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, ShreveportUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
14 mi·14 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: DallasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 20
21 mi·22 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 479BToward US 175 East: KaufmanUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 175
59 mi·1 hr 3 min·C F Hawn Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 175 Bus
151 ft·9 sec·US Highway 175 West
12
Turn left onto US 175 Bus; TX 31 Bus
2.5 mi·4 min·West Corsicana Street
13
Continue on US 175 Bus
21 mi·22 min·US Highway 175 East
14
Continue on US 175
2.0 mi·3 min·West Pine Street
15
Continue on US 175
13 mi·14 min·US Highway 175
16
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi·58 sec·Frankston Highway
17
Continue on US 175
0.2 mi·21 sec·Alexander Boulevard
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 69
3.3 mi·4 min·North Jackson Street
19
Continue on US 69
9.5 mi·10 min·US Highway 69 North
20
Continue on US 69
3.4 mi·3 min·North Dickinson Drive
21
Continue on US 69
9.3 mi·10 min·US Highway 69 South
22
Continue on US 69
1.5 mi·1 min·North Marcus Street
23
Continue on US 69
11 mi·13 min·US Highway 69 South
24
Continue on US 69
15 mi·19 min·Rusk Street
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
26
Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
0.2 mi·22 sec·Loop 287 Frontage Road
27
Turn right onto TX 103; Loop 287
4.5 mi·6 min·John Redditt Drive
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Toward FM 324, FM 819: Southwood Dr, Feagin DrUse the straight / left / right lanes.
29
Turn right onto FM 819
1.9 mi·3 min·College Drive
Use the right lane.
30
Turn right onto US 59
2.2 mi·2 min·South First Street
Use the right lane.
31
Continue on US 59
1.3 mi·1 min·US 59
32
Take the exit onto US 59
0.7 mi·1 min·US 59
33
Continue on North Temple Drive
3.1 mi·4 min·North Temple Drive
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Turn left onto Judd
205 ft·8 sec·Judd
35
Arrive at destination
Judd
Trip Plan
For this 14-hour drive, breaking it into two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight driving. With four stops suggested, plan them strategically for fuel and rest every few hours. Keep a close eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 421.1-mile stretch on I-20, as services can be spaced out. Budgeting around $123 for fuel is a good estimate for this extensive trip across Texas.
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 4 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 406.5 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 6h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 421.1 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 179 miles or 2h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 406.5 miles or 6h 43m 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 406.5 miles or 6h 43m
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 12h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Diboll, 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 406 miles and 7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Diboll, TX
Aim for roughly 406 miles and 7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 179 miles from El Paso, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 4 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 421.1 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 167.6 and 803.5 — 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|~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.
8
588.6 mi into trip|~9h 44m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
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611.2 mi into trip|~10h 9m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
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646.6 mi into trip|~10h 46m in
Take the exit toward US 175 East: Kaufman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 479B
Toward US 175 East: Kaufman
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803.5 mi into trip|~13h 48m in
Take the exit toward FM 324, FM 819: Southwood Dr, Feagin Dr
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward FM 324, FM 819: Southwood Dr, Feagin Dr
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$122.83 one way
$245.66 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg284 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$134.45
$268.90
premium
$4.54
$145.14
$290.28
diesel
$5.61
$179.48
$358.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$123
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$253–$363
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 284.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $85 in charging
· 3 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
243.9
3
$85.35
$39.02
Efficient EV
203.2
2
$71.13
$32.52
EV Truck/SUV
325.2
4
$113.81
$52.03
Gas CO2
284 kg
EV CO2
95 kg (67% less)
Plan for 3 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 15, 2026
Origin
El Paso, TX
Evening
in El Paso on Saturday
Local time
7:10 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Diboll, TX
Evening
in Diboll on Saturday
Local time
8:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
14h 2m 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?
Expect a predominantly interstate experience on this route, with 90% of the drive on major highways like I-10 and I-20. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 421.1 miles, primarily on I-20, which means extended periods of consistent driving. While this offers efficiency, it's largely a functional rather than scenic interstate cruise. The character of the road remains consistent for much of the journey, emphasizing steady progress across the landscape.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 421.1 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. 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 20.
Driving Effort9/10
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 17 significant decision points across 812.9 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 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 588.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 611.2 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from El Paso, TX to Diboll, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Shreveport along the way.
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.
The longest stretch is about 421.1 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 406 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 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 Diboll, 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 4 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 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 588.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 611.2 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): 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 14.0 hours each way, a round trip means 28.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Diboll, TX before the return drive.
