Embarking on this 622.3-mile journey from El Paso, TX, to Laguna Park, TX, will take approximately 10 hours and 45 minutes of driving time. Given the considerable distance and duration, this trip is best split over two days, allowing for a more relaxed pace. The primary roads you'll navigate are I-20 and I-10, with East 2nd Street marking the final approach. With 96% of the route on highways, expect a predominantly high-speed drive. The estimated fuel cost for this cross-Texas adventure is around $94. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, suggesting a consistent landscape throughout your drive.
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
311.2 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
369.9 mi
6h 6m
I 10
166.8 mi
2h 43m
East 2nd Street
22.7 mi
25m
State Highway 108
22.2 mi
33m
State Highway 22
18.1 mi
26m
South US Highway 281
17.4 mi
19m
North Graham Street
1.7 mi
3m
South State Highway 108
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 369.9 mi, about 6h 6m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~1,254 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,556
Quietest
2 AM
~209 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6×
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 Laguna Park, 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
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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
370 mi·6 hr 6 min·I 20
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Exit 370Toward SH 108 South, FM 919: Gordon, Stephenville
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Turn straight onto TX 108
0.2 mi·29 sec·West Interstate 20
8
Turn right onto TX 108
22 mi·33 min·State Highway 108
9
Continue on TX 108
1.7 mi·3 min·North Graham Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on TX 108
0.6 mi·1 min·South Graham Avenue
11
Continue on TX 108
0.8 mi·1 min·South State Highway 108
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 281
17 mi·19 min·South US Highway 281
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Continue on US 281; TX 6
0.6 mi·40 sec·North 2nd Street
14
Continue on TX 6
23 mi·25 min·East 2nd Street
15
Turn left onto TX 22
0.6 mi·53 sec·State Highway 22
16
Continue on TX 22
0.5 mi·42 sec·Morgan Street
17
Turn right onto TX 22
261 ft·4 sec·South Cleveland Street
18
Turn straight onto TX 22
17 mi·26 min·State Highway 22
19
Turn left onto County Road 1812
418 ft·11 sec·County Road 1812
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Arrive at destination
County Road 1812
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 10-hour, 45-minute drive, plan to split it over two days. Aim to start early on your first day to cover a substantial portion, perhaps reaching a halfway point around the 369.9-mile mark on I-20. With three recommended stops, ensure you're taking breaks to stretch and refuel, especially given the long stretches. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the $94 estimated cost suggests consistent stops will be necessary. The 96% highway share means most of your travel will be at higher speeds, so plan your overnight stay 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 311.2 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 5h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 369.9 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 137 miles or 2h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 311.2 miles or 5h 7m 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 311.2 miles or 5h 7m
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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laguna 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 311 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Laguna Park, TX
Aim for roughly 311 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 137 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 20 for about 369.9 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 563.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
4
167.6 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|I 20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
537.4 mi into trip|~8h 51m in
Take the exit toward SH 108 South, FM 919: Gordon, Stephenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 370
Toward SH 108 South, FM 919: Gordon, Stephenvil...
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563.1 mi into trip|~9h 31m in|US 281 / South US Highway 281
At end of road, turn right onto US 281 / South US Highway 281
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$94.47 one way
$188.94 round trip
$3.86/gal25.4 MPG avg218 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.25
$104.13
$208.25
premium
$4.58
$112.21
$224.42
diesel
$5.35
$131.08
$262.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$94
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$224–$334
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 217.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $65 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
186.7
2
$65.34
$29.87
Efficient EV
155.6
1
$54.45
$24.89
EV Truck/SUV
248.9
3
$87.12
$39.83
Gas CO2
218 kg
EV CO2
73 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
El Paso, TX
Evening
in El Paso on Wednesday
Local time
6:11 PM
MDT
Current temp
98°F
Sunny
SE 6 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 6:56AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Laguna Park, TX
Evening
in Laguna Park on Wednesday
Local time
7:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 6:56AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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 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 45m 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...
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 622.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its long-distance, highway-focused nature, with 96% of the drive taking place on interstates. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 369.9 miles primarily on I-20, making for extended periods of consistent driving. While largely an interstate experience, the final leg into Laguna Park involves East 2nd Street. The overall profile points to a drive where efficiency and covering ground are key, rather than winding scenic byways.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 369.9 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Franklin Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 622.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 167.6 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,482 ft606 ft
Total Climb
1,074 ft
Total Descent
4,182 ft
Highest Point
4,482 ft
~88.9 mi in
Elevation Range
3,876 ft
Notable High Points
4,482 ft at ~88.9 miles+615 ft prominence
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 Laguna Park, TX, road signs point toward Sh 108 South, Fm 919: Gordon and Stephenville.
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
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10h 45m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 369.9 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 311 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 66 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 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 Laguna 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. There are 66 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 167.6 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial and Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.8 hours each way, a round trip means 21.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Laguna Park, TX before the return drive.
