This 285.7-mile journey from El Paso, TX to McCamey, TX will take you approximately 4 hours and 43 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-10, US 67, and the La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor, this drive is almost entirely highway, making it a straightforward, one-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $43, you can plan your budget accordingly. Both El Paso and McCamey are situated within the Great Plains region, so you'll experience a consistent landscape throughout your drive. This route offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Texas locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
142.9 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
252.8 mi
4h 4m
US 67
31.3 mi
35m
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
0.9 mi
1m
North Mesa Street
0.2 mi
<1m
East Franklin Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
South Burleson Avenue
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 252.8 mi, about 4h 4m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,133 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,521
Quietest
2 AM
~215 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.9×
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 McCamey, TX.
1
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
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
86 mi·1 hr 20 min·I 10
6
Take the exit onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
0.9 mi·1 min·La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Exit 273Toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
7
Continue on US 67; US 385
31 mi·35 min·US 67; US 385
8
Turn right onto FM 305
5 ft·0 sec·South Burleson Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
FM 305
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour and 43 minute duration, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day drive. Leaving El Paso in the morning will allow you to reach McCamey with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 252.8-mile stretch on I-10, as services can be spaced out. Planning to depart early will ensure you have a less rushed experience and can easily manage your single stop for fuel or a quick break.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 142.9 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 252.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 63 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.9 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McCamey, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from El Paso, TX
This is one driving day of about 285.7 miles and 4h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from El Paso, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 252.8 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 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 285.7 — 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 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
253.6 mi into trip|~4h 5m in|La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Take the exit onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 273
Toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
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285.7 mi into trip|~4h 43m in|FM 305 / South Burleson Avenue
Turn right onto FM 305 / South Burleson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.13 one way
$78.26 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg100 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$43.71
$87.42
premium
$4.23
$47.52
$95.05
diesel
$4.80
$53.95
$107.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
85.7
1
$30.00
$13.71
Efficient EV
71.4
0
$25.00
$11.43
EV Truck/SUV
114.3
1
$40.00
$18.28
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
El Paso, TX
Morning
in El Paso on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 2 to 6 mph58% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 7:53PM CDT until July 21 at 3:54AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 7:52PM CDT until July 20 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Destination
McCamey, TX
Morning
in McCamey on Sunday
Local time
11:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SE 10 to 15 mph39% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 7:53PM CDT until July 21 at 3:54AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 7:52PM CDT until July 20 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi 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.
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
3 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
4h 43m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 highway-focused experience for 99% of this 285.7-mile route. The majority of your time will be spent on I-10, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 252.8 miles. This means consistent speeds and a predictable driving rhythm for a significant portion of the journey. While the route is predominantly highway, the inclusion of US 67 and the La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor may offer slight variations in the road's immediate surroundings, but the overall character remains that of a swift transit.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 252.8 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 67. 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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 43m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
4,657 ft2,464 ft
Total Climb
1,419 ft
Total Descent
2,669 ft
Highest Point
4,657 ft
~81.6 mi in
Elevation Range
2,194 ft
Notable High Points
4,657 ft at ~81.6 miles+194 ft prominence
4,225 ft at ~142.9 miles+144 ft prominence
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 McCamey, TX, road signs begin pointing toward San Angelo along the way.
San Angelo
253.6 mi in|~4h 5m|via La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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
The longest stretch is about 252.8 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 23 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at McCamey, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
