El Paso, TX to Holliday, TX is 537.8 miles and takes about 9h 50m via US Highway 62, with a fuel budget near $86 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region for its entirety. It's a substantial long-haul drive, best broken up over two recommended days. Consider this trip if you're looking for a straightforward path across the state with minimal complexity, focusing on covering ground efficiently. With 2 planned stops, you'll have opportunities to break up the longer stretches.
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
268.9 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 62
102.3 mi
1h 46m
5th Street
93.5 mi
1h 38m
US 62
53.4 mi
1h
North Main Street
41 mi
43m
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi
45m
US 82
34 mi
36m
National Parks Highway
33.6 mi
37m
US Highway 82
33.2 mi
34m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 62
— 102.3 mi, about 1h 46m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~6,366 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~452 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Holliday, 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
3.2 mi·4 min·I 10; US 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 180
0.6 mi·1 min·US 180
Exit 23BToward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea StreetUse the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto US 62; US 180
0.5 mi·43 sec·East Paisano Drive
7
Continue on US 62; US 180
5.2 mi·7 min·Montana Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 62; US 180
2.5 mi·3 min·Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
9
Continue on US 62; US 180
14 mi·17 min·Montana Avenue
10
Continue on US 62; US 180
102 mi·1 hr 46 min·US Highway 62
11
Continue on US 62; US 180
34 mi·37 min·National Parks Highway
12
Merge onto US 62; US 180; US 285
1.9 mi·2 min·South Canal Street
13
Turn right onto US 62; US 180
6.5 mi·7 min·West Greene Street
14
Continue on US 62; US 180
20 mi·21 min·Hobbs Highway
15
Continue on US 62; US 180
40 mi·45 min·West Carlsbad Highway
16
Continue on US 62; US 180
2.5 mi·2 min·West Marland Boulevard
17
Continue on US 62; US 180
0.6 mi·43 sec·East Marland Street
18
Continue on US 62; US 180
1.3 mi·1 min·South Marland Boulevard
19
Continue on US 62; US 180
27 mi·31 min·East Seminole Highway
20
Continue on US 62; US 180
0.3 mi·25 sec·West Avenue A
21
Turn left onto US 62; US 385
40 mi·43 min·North Main Street
22
Continue on US 62; US 385
0.5 mi·1 min·South 1st Street
23
Continue on US 62; US 82; US 385
15 mi·15 min·Lubbock Road
24
Continue on US 62; US 82
53 mi·1 hr·US 62; US 82
25
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·4th Street
26
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi·7 min·US Highway 82
27
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·West Main Street
28
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi·25 min·US Highway 82
29
Continue on US 82; TX 114
94 mi·1 hr 38 min·5th Street
30
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi·1 min·West California Street
31
Turn left onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi·40 sec·North Main Street
32
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi·1 min·US Highway 82
33
Take the exit onto US 82
34 mi·36 min·US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
34
Turn right onto US 82 Business; US 277 Business
1.2 mi·2 min·US 82 Business; US 277 Business
35
Turn left onto North Main Street
55 ft·2 sec·North Main Street
36
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
For this 537.8-mile drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours. With 2 stops planned, you can strategically place them to break up the 9h 50m estimated driving time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 102.3-mile stretch on US Highway 62, as services can be spaced out in rural areas. Your estimated fuel cost is $86, so budget accordingly.
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 268.9 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 4h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.3 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 118 miles or 2h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 268.9 miles or 4h 59m 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 268.9 miles or 4h 59m
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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holliday, 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 269 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Holliday, TX
Aim for roughly 269 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 118 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 US Highway 62 for about 102.3 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 502.6 — 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|~0m in|East Franklin Avenue
Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|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.
8
4 mi into trip|~5m in|US 180
Take the exit onto US 180 toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street
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 23B
Toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea St...
4
164.3 mi into trip|~3h 1m in|US 62; US 180 / West Greene Street
Turn right onto US 62; US 180 / West Greene Street
Navigation decision point
6
502.6 mi into trip|~9h 12m in|US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$81.64 one way
$163.29 round trip
$3.86/gal25.4 MPG avg188 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.25
$89.99
$179.97
premium
$4.58
$96.97
$193.95
diesel
$5.35
$113.28
$226.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$82
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$212–$322
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 188.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $56 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
161.3
1
$56.47
$25.81
Efficient EV
134.5
1
$47.06
$21.51
EV Truck/SUV
215.1
2
$75.29
$34.42
Gas CO2
188 kg
EV CO2
63 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 May 31, 2026
Origin
El Paso, TX
Afternoon
in El Paso on Wednesday
Local time
3:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Clear
NW 0 to 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 30 at 9:47PM CDT until June 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Destination
Holliday, TX
Afternoon
in Holliday on Wednesday
Local time
4:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Clear
SSE 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 30 at 9:47PM CDT until June 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
70°F
Carlsbad, NM
177 mi in
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
6 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
9h 50m 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...
Come experience mountains and canyons, desert and dunes, night skies and spectacular vistas within a place unlike any other. Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permi...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
$10
near mile 111.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route involves 9h 50m of driving time, with 43% of that on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 102.3 miles on US Highway 62 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to navigate a mix of high-speed cruising and slower local traffic as you move between highway segments and town centers. The transition from highway to city streets will be noticeable as you approach and depart populated areas.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.3 mi on US Highway 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
At 9h 50m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. 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 Effort4/10
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 50m, 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 4 miles (US 180): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
Long-haul drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.3 miles on US Highway 62. 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 269 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Holliday, 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. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 4 miles (US 180): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial and Guadalupe Mountains National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.8 hours each way, a round trip means 19.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Holliday, TX before the return drive.
