Origin
El Paso, TX
Late night in El Paso on Tuesday
Local time
3:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
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Trip from El Paso, TX to Eagle Mountain, 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
10h 13m
Distance
608.6 mi
979 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$92
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 4m
★
6 AM
10h 14m
8 AM
10h 32m
10 AM
10h 20m
12 PM
10h 18m
3 PM
10h 21m
5 PM
10h 31m
8 PM
10h 8m
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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Eagle Mountain, TX
Sebastián Kvašňák
Trip Overview
This 608.6-mile journey from El Paso, TX to Eagle Mountain, TX is a substantial undertaking, estimated to take around 10 hours and 13 minutes of driving time. Given its length and the extensive time behind the wheel, it's best planned as a two-day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-20 and I-10, with a small portion on Boat Club Road, and is almost entirely highway driving at 98%. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $92 for this long-distance drive across Texas. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so the landscape will be consistent throughout.
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
304.3 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 421.1 mi | 6h 59m |
| I 10 | 166.8 mi | 2h 43m |
| Boat Club Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| West Freeway | 5.6 mi | 5m |
| Lake Worth Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Mesa Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Franklin Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
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 Eagle Mountain, 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
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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 left at fork onto I 20
421 mi
·
6 hr 59 min
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I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
5.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Freeway
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5B
Toward I 820 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 820
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 10A
Toward TX 199, FM 1220: Lake Worth
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward TX 199 East: Jacksboro Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Northwest Loop 820
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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Northwest Loop 820
12
Turn slight right onto TX 199
47 ft
·
6 sec
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Lake Worth Boulevard
13
Continue on TX 199
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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Lake Worth Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Boat Club Road
6.7 mi
·
11 min
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Boat Club Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Cape Royale Drive
248 ft
·
18 sec
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Cape Royale Drive
16
Turn right onto Timber Oaks Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Timber Oaks Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Timber Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
For this 10-hour, 13-minute drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Plan to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours, especially if you're aiming to cover a significant portion on your first day. With two planned stops, ensure they are spaced out to allow for rest and refueling. The longest stretch of driving is over 400 miles on I-20, so be sure to have ample fuel before embarking on that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as services can be spread out on these long highway stretches.
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 304.3 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 5h 1m 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 134 miles or 2h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 304.3 miles or 5h 1m 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 304.3 miles or 5h 1m
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 9h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eagle Mountain, 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 304 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Eagle Mountain, TX
Aim for roughly 304 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 134 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 20 for about 421.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
201 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
402 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 Mount Pleasant, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
304 mi · about 5.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 304 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 134 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 304.3 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 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 304 miles or 5.1 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 167.6 and 601.1 — 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
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~2h 45m in
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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
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~9h 44m in
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I 30 / West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
7
594.2 mi into trip
|
~9h 50m in
Take the exit toward I 820 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5B
Toward I 820 North
8
600.7 mi into trip
|
~9h 59m in
Take the exit toward TX 199, FM 1220: Lake Worth
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 10A
Toward TX 199, FM 1220: Lake Worth
7
601.1 mi into trip
|
~9h 59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward TX 199 East: Jacksboro Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 199 East: Jacksboro Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$91.96 one way
$183.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
213 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $100.66 | $201.32 |
| premium | $4.54 | $108.66 | $217.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $134.37 | $268.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$92
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$222–$332
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 212.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $64 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 182.6 | 2 | $63.90 | $29.21 |
| Efficient EV | 152.2 | 1 | $53.25 | $24.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 243.4 | 3 | $85.20 | $38.95 |
Gas CO2
213 kg
EV CO2
71 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
Eagle Mountain, TX
Late night in Eagle Mountain on Tuesday
Local time
4:36 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
10h 13m 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
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be spending the vast majority of your time on interstates, with a 98% highway share. This means you can expect consistent speeds for much of the 608.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 421.1 miles on I-20, so be prepared for extended periods of highway driving. While the drive is predominantly interstate, the inclusion of Boat Club Road suggests a brief shift in scenery or road type towards the end. Overall, this is a long-distance drive characterized by efficient, high-speed travel across the state.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?
8/10
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 Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 608.6 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 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 594.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Eagle Mountain, TX
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
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 304 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 Eagle Mountain, 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 167.6 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 588.6 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 594.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 10.2 hours each way, a round trip means 20.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Eagle Mountain, 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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