El Paso to Roscoe is 404.5 miles and takes about 6h 40m via I-10 and I-20, with a fuel budget near $59 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Texas, moving from the western edge of the Great Plains to its central part. It's primarily a highway drive, making it a straightforward option for a single day of travel. You'll experience consistent driving conditions for most of the trip. Consider this if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground across the state.
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
202.3 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
235 mi
3h 51m
I 10
166.8 mi
2h 43m
Loop 237
1.1 mi
1m
Broadway Street
0.6 mi
1m
North Mesa Street
0.2 mi
<1m
East Franklin Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
South Interstate 20
0.2 mi
<1m
Cypress Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 235 mi, about 3h 51m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~1,356 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,612
Quietest
2 AM
~222 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.1×
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 Roscoe, 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 left at fork onto I 20
235 mi·3 hr 51 min·I 20
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi·29 sec
Exit 235Toward I 20 Business: Roscoe
7
Continue on South Interstate 20
0.2 mi·30 sec·South Interstate 20
8
Turn left onto I 20 Bus
1.1 mi·1 min·Loop 237
9
Continue on I 20 Bus
0.6 mi·1 min·Broadway Street
10
Turn left onto US 84 Bus; FM 608
81 ft·2 sec·Cypress Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 84 Bus; FM 608
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 40m estimated drive time, starting in El Paso early in the morning is your best bet to avoid driving in the dark. The 404.5 miles can be covered comfortably in one day, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, consider breaking it up. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a major town is a considerable 235 miles on I-20. Plan your fuel stops accordingly, as services can become less frequent in some of the longer stretches.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 202.3 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 3h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 235 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 89 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202.3 miles or 3h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roscoe, 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 404.5 miles and 6h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 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 20 for about 235 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 402.8 — 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.
4
167.6 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|I 20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
402.5 mi into trip|~6h 36m in
Take the exit toward I 20 Business: Roscoe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 235
Toward I 20 Business: Roscoe
4
402.8 mi into trip|~6h 37m in|I 20 Bus / Loop 237
Turn left onto I 20 Bus / Loop 237
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.41 one way
$122.82 round trip
$3.86/gal25.4 MPG avg142 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.25
$67.68
$135.36
premium
$4.58
$72.94
$145.87
diesel
$5.35
$85.20
$170.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
121.4
1
$42.47
$19.42
Efficient EV
101.1
1
$35.39
$16.18
EV Truck/SUV
161.8
2
$56.63
$25.89
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
47 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 May 20, 2026
Origin
El Paso, TX
Afternoon
in El Paso on Wednesday
Local time
2:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
W 2 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 3:58AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 3:57AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Destination
Roscoe, TX
Afternoon
in Roscoe on Wednesday
Local time
3:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
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.
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
6h 40m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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?
You'll spend virtually all of your time on highways, with 99% of the 404.5-mile trip on paved roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 235 miles, primarily on I-20. This means you can expect long periods of consistent cruising. With so much highway driving, be prepared for the frequent exits and services that come with major interstates, especially as you move further east.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 235 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. 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 6h 40m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 7 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 167.6 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 235 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 47 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 Roscoe, 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 47 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. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Roscoe, TX before the return drive.
