Origin
El Paso, TX
Night in El Paso on Saturday
Local time
10:25 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
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Live forecast
Trip from El Paso, TX to Tahoka, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 12m
Distance
335.8 mi
540 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 0m
★
6 AM
6h 12m
8 AM
6h 38m
10 AM
6h 21m
12 PM
6h 19m
3 PM
6h 23m
5 PM
6h 37m
8 PM
6h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
El Paso, TX
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Tahoka, TX
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Trip Overview
El Paso, TX to Tahoka, TX is 335.8 miles and takes about 6h 12m via US Highway 62, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Texas. With a recommended one-day duration, it's a manageable journey for those looking to cover ground efficiently. The route is primarily on US Highway 62, making it a consistent and predictable drive. Consider this an option if you need to get from West Texas to the South Plains with minimal fuss.
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
167.9 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 62 | 102.3 mi | 1h 46m |
| West Carlsbad Highway | 39.6 mi | 45m |
| West Avenue A | 39 mi | 44m |
| National Parks Highway | 33.6 mi | 37m |
| North US Highway 87 | 30.3 mi | 30m |
| East Seminole Highway | 27.5 mi | 31m |
| Hobbs Highway | 20.4 mi | 21m |
| Montana Avenue | 18.9 mi | 24m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 62
— 102.3 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Tahoka, TX.
1
Start on North Mesa Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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North Mesa Street
2
Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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East Franklin Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 10 East
4
Merge onto I 10; US 180
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 10; US 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 180
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 180
Exit 23B
Toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto US 62; US 180
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Paisano Drive
7
Continue on US 62; US 180
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Montana Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 62; US 180
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
9
Continue on US 62; US 180
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Montana Avenue
10
Continue on US 62; US 180
102 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US Highway 62
11
Continue on US 62; US 180
34 mi
·
37 min
·
National Parks Highway
12
Merge onto US 62; US 180; US 285
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Canal Street
13
Turn right onto US 62; US 180
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West Greene Street
14
Continue on US 62; US 180
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Hobbs Highway
15
Continue on US 62; US 180
40 mi
·
45 min
·
West Carlsbad Highway
16
Continue on US 62; US 180
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Marland Boulevard
17
Continue on US 62; US 180
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
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East Marland Street
18
Continue on US 62; US 180
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Marland Boulevard
19
Continue on US 62; US 180
27 mi
·
31 min
·
East Seminole Highway
20
Continue on US 62; US 180
39 mi
·
44 min
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West Avenue A
21
Continue on US 180
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Seminole Road
22
Continue on US 180
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
North 4th Street
23
Turn left onto US 87
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
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North Lynn Avenue
24
Continue on US 87
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lubbock Highway
25
Continue on US 87
30 mi
·
30 min
·
North US Highway 87
26
Arrive at destination
US 87
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 12m estimated drive time, leaving El Paso in the morning is your best bet to reach Tahoka within daylight hours. While the drive can be completed in one day, the longest stretch without services is over 100 miles, so be mindful of your fuel gauge and plan your stops accordingly. You'll want to ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that longer segment of US Highway 62. Since the drive is manageable in a single day, you have flexibility; however, planning for a fuel stop before the 102.3-mile stretch on US Highway 62 is a concrete tip to keep in mind.
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 167.9 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.3 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 74 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.9 miles or 3h 6m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tahoka, 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 335.8 miles and 6h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 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 US Highway 62 for about 102.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
168 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 167.9 miles from El Paso, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 62 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 303.9 — 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
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~0m in
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East Franklin Avenue
Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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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.
8
4 mi into trip
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~5m in
|
US 180
Take the exit onto US 180 toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea St...
4
164.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m in
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US 62; US 180 / West Greene Street
Turn right onto US 62; US 180 / West Greene Street
Navigation decision point
4
303.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 40m in
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US 87 / North Lynn Avenue
Turn left onto US 87 / North Lynn Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.74 one way
$101.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $55.54 | $111.08 |
| premium | $4.54 | $59.95 | $119.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $74.14 | $148.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.7 | 1 | $35.26 | $16.12 |
| Efficient EV | 84 | 0 | $29.38 | $13.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 134.3 | 1 | $47.01 | $21.49 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 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.
Destination
Tahoka, TX
Night in Tahoka on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Carlsbad, NM
168 mi in
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
31 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
6h 12m 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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
National Park
Come experience mountains and canyons, desert and dunes, night skies and spectacular vistas within a place unlike any other. Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permi...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
$10
near mile 104.2
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 offers a mixed drive experience, with 41% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of US Highway 62, which can feel like a fast-paced highway at times, interspersed with segments that might be more akin to a two-lane road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll cover is 102.3 miles, primarily on US Highway 62, so be prepared for extended periods without frequent services. The driving profile suggests a drive that balances efficiency with a sense of open road, characteristic of many drives through the Great Plains.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.3 mi on US Highway 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort
3/10
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 12m, 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 4 miles (US 180): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in El Paso, TX
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 12m. Total distance: 335.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.3 miles on US Highway 62. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Tahoka, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 4 miles (US 180): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial and Guadalupe Mountains National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Tahoka, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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