El Paso, TX to Perryton, TX is 535.1 miles and takes about 10h 26m via Central Avenue and US 60, with a fuel budget near $84 and enough daylight to finish in a day if you start early. This long-haul drive stays within Texas, crossing the Great Plains for its entirety. The route is straightforward, primarily utilizing major highways. With a recommended two days for the trip, you'll have ample time to break up the drive and explore at a comfortable pace. This trip is a solid option for those looking for a direct, cross-state Texas experience.
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
267.6 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Central Avenue
98.6 mi
2h 5m
US 60
94 mi
1h 42m
Clovis Highway
85.9 mi
1h 39m
Perryton Parkway
54.4 mi
55m
US Highway 54 South
34.6 mi
38m
US Highway 54
28.9 mi
30m
East US Highway 60
28.8 mi
31m
Patriot Freeway
19.2 mi
23m
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue
— 98.6 mi, about 2h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Perryton, TX.
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Start on North Mesa Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·North Mesa Street
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Turn left onto US 62; US 85
0.4 mi·44 sec·East Paisano Drive
3
Continue on US 62
2.3 mi·3 min·East Paisano Drive
4
Turn left onto Gateway North Boulevard
0.1 mi·11 sec·Gateway North Boulevard
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Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
6
Merge onto US 54
19 mi·23 min·Patriot Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on US 54
29 mi·30 min·US Highway 54
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Continue on US 54
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
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Continue on US 54
35 mi·38 min·US Highway 54 South
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Turn right onto US 54
5.4 mi·8 min·Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
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Turn left onto US 54; US 70
8.7 mi·10 min·US 54,70
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto South Bookout Road
0.3 mi·26 sec·South Bookout Road
13
Keep slight left at fork onto South Bookout Road
0.8 mi·1 min·South Bookout Road
14
Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Old Mescalero Road
15
Turn right onto US 70
99 mi·2 hr 5 min·Central Avenue
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Turn left onto US 70 Truck; US 285 Truck
6.2 mi·8 min·Relief Route
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Continue on US 70 Truck; US 285 Truck
1.3 mi·1 min·Highway Relief Route
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Continue on US 70 Truck
86 mi·1 hr 39 min·Clovis Highway
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Turn slight left onto US 70
18 mi·22 min·US 70
20
Turn right onto US 60; US 70; US 84
0.2 mi·15 sec·East 1st Street
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Continue on US 60; US 70; US 84
8.5 mi·10 min·Mabry Drive
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Turn left onto US 60
27 mi·29 min·US 60
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Continue on US 60
8.0 mi·8 min·US 60
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Continue on US 60
59 mi·1 hr 4 min·US 60
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi·11 sec
Exit 123BToward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Fort WorthUse the straight / right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·28 sec
Exit 123BToward I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City, Fort WorthUse the slight right lane.
27
Merge onto I 40; US 287
4.7 mi·5 min·I 40; US 287
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 75Toward Loop 335: Lakeside Drive
29
Turn straight onto East Interstate Drive
0.2 mi·24 sec·East Interstate Drive
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Turn left onto Loop 335
1.9 mi·2 min·South Lakeside Drive
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard
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Turn right onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66; US 60
5.9 mi·6 min·East Amarillo Boulevard
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Continue on US 60
29 mi·31 min·East US Highway 60
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Continue on US 60
1.2 mi·1 min·West 2nd Avenue
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Continue on US 60
12 mi·12 min·US Highway 60
36
Continue on US 60
0.6 mi·47 sec·West Wilks Street
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Turn left onto TX 70; TX 152
2.3 mi·4 min·South Hobart Street
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Continue on TX 70
54 mi·55 min·Perryton Parkway
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At end of road, turn left onto US 83
3.5 mi·3 min·US Highway 83
40
Continue on US 83
3.2 mi·5 min·South Main Street
41
Turn right onto TX 15
22 ft·0 sec·East Brillhart Avenue
42
Arrive at destination
TX 15
Trip Plan
For this 10-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from El Paso to maximize daylight. Given the recommended two days, splitting the drive into two roughly equal segments makes sense, perhaps stopping around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially on the longer stretches where services might be less frequent. The $84 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but always budget a little extra. Pay attention to the transitions between highway and surface roads, as speed limits and traffic patterns will change.
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 267.6 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 5h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.6 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 267.6 miles or 5h 26m 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 267.6 miles or 5h 26m
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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Perryton, 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 268 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Perryton, TX
Aim for roughly 268 miles and 5.2 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 Central Avenue for about 98.6 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 423.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3.1 mi into trip|~5m in|US 54 / Patriot Freeway
Merge onto US 54 / Patriot Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
415.7 mi into trip|~8h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 123B
Toward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahom...
10
415.8 mi into trip|~8h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 123B
Toward I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City,...
5
420.8 mi into trip|~8h 20m in
Take the exit toward Loop 335: Lakeside Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 75
Toward Loop 335: Lakeside Drive
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423.1 mi into trip|~8h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$73.29 one way
$146.58 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg187 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$81.87
$163.73
premium
$4.23
$89.01
$178.02
diesel
$4.80
$101.04
$202.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$73
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$203–$313
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 187.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $56 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
160.5
1
$56.19
$25.68
Efficient EV
133.8
1
$46.82
$21.40
EV Truck/SUV
214
2
$74.91
$34.25
Gas CO2
187 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 Jul 16, 2026
Origin
El Paso, TX
Morning
in El Paso on Sunday
Local time
8:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 7 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 4:47PM CDT until July 16 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 4:46PM CDT until July 16 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Perryton, TX
Morning
in Perryton on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny
SSE 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 4:47PM CDT until July 16 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 4:46PM CDT until July 16 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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
2 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 26m 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...
13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 442.9
Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 2...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 442.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely on main roads, with 57% of the route on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 98.6 miles on Central Avenue before transitioning to US 60. Expect to transition from urban or suburban driving into more rural cruising as you head north. The highway portions offer consistent speeds, while surface roads will involve more varied traffic and speed limits.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.6 mi on Central Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
At 10h 26m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near US 54 / Patriot Freeway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 535.1 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 3.1 miles (US 54 / Patriot Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 415.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 415.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,062 ft2,694 ft
Total Climb
3,033 ft
Total Descent
3,803 ft
Highest Point
6,062 ft
~114.7 mi in
Elevation Range
3,369 ft
Notable High Points
4,085 ft at ~38.2 miles+69 ft prominence
6,062 ft at ~114.7 miles+578 ft prominence
4,399 ft at ~267.6 miles+259 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 Perryton, TX, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Fort Worth.
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 98.6 miles on Central Avenue. 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 268 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 17 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 Perryton, 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 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (US 54 / Patriot Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 415.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 415.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial, Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.4 hours each way, a round trip means 20.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Perryton, TX before the return drive.
