Trip from El Paso, TX to Redland, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

13h 49m

Distance

800.8 mi

1,289 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$122

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

13h 37m ★

6 AM

13h 50m

8 AM

14h 14m

10 AM

13h 58m

12 PM

13h 56m

3 PM

14h 0m

5 PM

14h 13m

8 PM

13h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Redland, TX

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Trip Overview

This 800.8-mile journey from El Paso, TX to Redland, TX spans a considerable distance, taking approximately 13 hours and 49 minutes to complete. Given its length, it's best suited for a two-day trip, allowing for a more relaxed pace and necessary rest stops. You'll be primarily on I-20 and I-10, with a short section of C F Hawn Freeway, making for a high highway share of 92%. The estimated fuel cost for this long-distance drive is around $121. Both the origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your travels.

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

400.4 miles from El Paso, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 37m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	421.1 mi	6h 59m
I 10	166.8 mi	2h 43m
C F Hawn Freeway	58.8 mi	1h 3m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway	36.5 mi	39m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway	21.4 mi	22m
US Highway 175 East	20.8 mi	22m
US Highway 69 South	20.8 mi	23m
US Highway 175	13.3 mi	14m

Longest stretch: I 20 — 421.1 mi, about 6h 59m

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 62 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

5 PM

~1,686 veh/hr typical · worst 2,052

Quietest

2 AM

~233 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

7.2×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

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 Redland, TX.

Start on North Mesa Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 10 East

Merge onto I 10; US 180

167 mi · 2 hr 43 min · I 10; US 180

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

421 mi · 6 hr 59 min · I 20

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 20

23 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

14 mi · 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 20

21 mi · 22 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 479B Toward US 175 East: Kaufman Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 175

59 mi · 1 hr 3 min · C F Hawn Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 175 Bus

151 ft · 9 sec · US Highway 175 West

Turn left onto US 175 Bus; TX 31 Bus

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Corsicana Street

Continue on US 175 Bus

21 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East

Continue on US 175

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street

Continue on US 175

13 mi · 14 min · US Highway 175

Continue on US 175

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Frankston Highway

Continue on US 175

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Alexander Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto US 69

3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street

Continue on US 69

9.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 69 North

Continue on US 69

3.4 mi · 3 min · North Dickinson Drive

Continue on US 69

9.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 69 South

Continue on US 69

1.5 mi · 1 min · North Marcus Street

Continue on US 69

11 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South

Continue on US 69

12 mi · 15 min · Rusk Street

Turn left onto FM 2021

4.5 mi · 10 min · FM 2021

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min

Turn right

380 ft · 16 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To best manage this 13-hour and 49-minute drive, plan for an overnight stop to break up the 800.8 miles. Departing early in the morning will allow you to cover a substantial portion of the route before needing to find lodging. With three recommended stops, you can strategically plan for fuel and rest. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 421.1-mile stretch on I-20, as services can be spread out. The $121 fuel cost estimate should be factored into your overall budget for this two-day adventure.

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 400.4 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 6h 37m 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 176 miles or 2h 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 400.4 miles or 6h 37m 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 400.4 miles or 6h 37m

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 12h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Redland, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving El Paso, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 400 miles and 6.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Redland, TX

Aim for roughly 400 miles and 6.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 176 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 421.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Midland, TX

264 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.

city and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Fort Worth, TX

529 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 Fort Worth, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Rotan, TX

400 mi · about 6.9h in

A practical overnight split lands near Rotan, TX after about 400 miles or 6.9 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Kermit, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 176 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rotan, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 400.4 miles from El Paso, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421.1 miles.

Overnight split

1 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.6 mi from route

QuikTrip

2.5 mi from route

El Paso Museum of History

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19152123150

Visit website

Magoffin Home State Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19155335147

Visit website

Tom Lea Upper Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+19152120092

Visit website

International Museum of Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 1–5 pm

+19155436747

Visit website

McKinney Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Odessa, Texas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14323683548

Visit website

Jim Parker Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Odessa, Texas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14323683548

El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19152120966

Visit website

Jack Rabbit

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Odessa, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18007804678

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 646.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Franklin Avenue

Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

Navigation decision point

167.6 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in | 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.

588.6 mi into trip | ~9h 44m in | I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport

611.2 mi into trip | ~10h 9m in | I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 20 East: Dallas

646.6 mi into trip | ~10h 46m in

Take the exit toward US 175 East: Kaufman

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 479B Toward US 175 East: Kaufman

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$121.57 one way

$243.14 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 280 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$133.99	$267.98
premium	$4.58	$144.40	$288.79
diesel	$5.35	$168.67	$337.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$122

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$252–$362

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 280.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $84 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	240.2	2	$84.08	$38.44
Efficient EV	200.2	2	$70.07	$32.03
EV Truck/SUV	320.3	4	$112.11	$51.25

Gas CO2

280 kg

EV CO2

94 kg (66% 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

Afternoon in El Paso on Wednesday

Local time

1:01 PM

MDT

Current temp

70°F

Mostly Clear

ESE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Redland, TX

Afternoon in Redland on Wednesday

Local time

2:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 2% chance 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

5 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

13h 49m 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?

This route is characterized by its long-distance, interstate-heavy nature, with 92% of the drive on major highways. The primary artery for much of this trip is I-20, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 421.1 miles. Expect consistent, high-speed driving for extended periods, which can be mentally taxing. While the mileage is significant, the road profile is largely straightforward, designed for efficient travel across Texas. The landscape, while consistent with the Great Plains, offers a sense of vastness across the state.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

28 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 0.2 miles in near East Franklin Avenue.

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 13 significant decision points across 800.8 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 0.2 miles (East Franklin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 167.6 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 588.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

4,522 ft 346 ft

Total Climb

1,304 ft

Total Descent

4,672 ft

Highest Point

4,522 ft

~114.4 mi in

Elevation Range

4,176 ft

Notable High Points

4,522 ft at ~114.4 miles +803 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 Redland, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Shreveport along the way.

Shreveport

588.6 mi in | ~9h 44m | via I 20

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 Redland, 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 400 miles on day one.

Yes — we found about 80 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 Redland, 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 80 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Chamizal National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 13.8 hours each way, a round trip means 27.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Redland, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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