Trip from El Paso, TX to Trophy Club, 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

10h 28m

Distance

624.9 mi

1,006 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$95

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

10h 19m ★

6 AM

10h 28m

8 AM

10h 47m

10 AM

10h 35m

12 PM

10h 33m

3 PM

10h 36m

5 PM

10h 46m

8 PM

10h 23m

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

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Trip Overview

This 624.9-mile journey from El Paso, TX, to Trophy Club, TX, will take approximately 10 hours and 28 minutes of driving time. Given the duration, it's best planned as a two-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $94. You'll spend most of your time on interstates, specifically I-10 and I-20, with a brief portion on the Jim Wright Freeway. This route traverses the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a consistent landscape for the majority of your drive. Planning for at least two stops along the way will help break up the long hours behind the wheel.

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

312.5 miles from El Paso, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	421.1 mi	6h 59m
I 10	166.8 mi	2h 43m
Jim Wright Freeway	12.5 mi	14m
Alliance Gateway Freeway	7.3 mi	8m
I 35W TEXpress	6.6 mi	6m
West Freeway	5.6 mi	5m
Northwest Parkway	0.5 mi	<1m
North Freeway	0.4 mi	<1m

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

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

5 PM

~1,511 veh/hr typical · worst 1,850

Quietest

2 AM

~212 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

7.1×

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 Trophy Club, 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 left at fork onto I 30

5.6 mi · 5 min · West Freeway

Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 5B Toward I 820 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 820

12 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Exit 16B Toward I 35W, US 287: Denton, Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 46 sec

Toward I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35W; US 287

0.4 mi · 26 sec · North Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 10 sec

Toward I 35W Express North Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 35W TEXpress

6.6 mi · 6 min · I 35W TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto TX 170 Toll

0.6 mi · 44 sec · Alliance Gateway Freeway

Toward TX 170 East: TX 170 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto TX 170

6.7 mi · 7 min · Alliance Gateway Freeway

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto TX 114

0.5 mi · 34 sec · Northwest Parkway

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward Trophy Club Drive, Westlake Parkway Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto East State Highway 114

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East State Highway 114

Turn left onto Westlake Parkway

459 ft · 18 sec · Westlake Parkway

Continue on Trophy Club Drive

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Trophy Club Drive

Turn right onto Indian Creek Drive

388 ft · 16 sec · Indian Creek Drive

Turn left onto Hogans Drive

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Hogans Drive

Turn left onto Hamper Court

358 ft · 15 sec · Hamper Court

Arrive at destination

Hamper Court

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 10-hour, 28-minute drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours for driving and finding accommodations. Plan for your two stops strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or at major service areas along I-20, to refuel and stretch your legs. Given the 624.9-mile distance, ensure your vehicle is in good condition before you leave, especially checking tire pressure for optimal fuel efficiency. Be mindful of the long 421.1-mile stretch on I-20; having snacks and entertainment readily available will be key.

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 312.5 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 5h 9m 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 137 miles or 2h 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 312.5 miles or 5h 9m 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 312.5 miles or 5h 9m

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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Trophy Club, 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 312 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Trophy Club, TX

Aim for roughly 312 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 137 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 I 20 for about 421.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Ward and Winkler counties in Texas, United States, that is the county seat of Ward County

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Monahans, TX

206 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.

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Rotan, TX

412 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 Rotan, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Big Spring, TX

312 mi · about 5.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 312 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Carlsbad, NM

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 137 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Spring, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 312.5 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

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

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Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 588.6 and 608.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

588.6 mi into trip | ~9h 44m in | I 30 / West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

594.2 mi into trip | ~9h 50m in

Take the exit toward I 820 North

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5B Toward I 820 North

607.6 mi into trip | ~10h 6m in

Take the exit toward I 35W, US 287: Denton, Fort Worth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 16B Toward I 35W, US 287: Denton, Fort Worth

607.9 mi into trip | ~10h 7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton

608.3 mi into trip | ~10h 8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$94.87 one way

$189.73 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 219 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$104.56	$209.12
premium	$4.58	$112.68	$225.36
diesel	$5.35	$131.62	$263.25

Estimated Tolls: $0.06

Northwest Parkway (0.5 mi) $0.06

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$95

Tolls

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$225–$335

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 218.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $66 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	187.5	2	$65.61	$30.00
Efficient EV	156.2	1	$54.68	$25.00
EV Truck/SUV	250	3	$87.49	$39.99

Gas CO2

219 kg

EV CO2

73 kg (67% 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 2, 2026

Origin

El Paso, TX

Afternoon in El Paso on Wednesday

Local time

2:54 PM

MDT

Current temp

97°F

Mostly Sunny

SSE 8 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 10:19AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 2 at 6:33AM CDT until June 4 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Destination

Trophy Club, TX

Afternoon in Trophy Club on Wednesday

Local time

3:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

94°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

ENE 5 to 10 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 10:19AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 2 at 6:33AM CDT until June 4 at 11:00PM 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.

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

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

10h 28m 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?

Expect a predominantly interstate experience on this 624.9-mile route, with 99% of your travel on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 421.1 miles on I-20, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. This drive is characterized by its long-distance profile, meaning you'll be navigating major arteries designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. The landscape of the Great Plains will likely remain a consistent backdrop for much of this journey.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

25 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?

10/10

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 588.6 miles in near I 30 / West Freeway.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 624.9 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 588.6 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 594.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 607.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

4,467 ft 608 ft

Total Climb

995 ft

Total Descent

4,100 ft

Highest Point

4,467 ft

~89.3 mi in

Elevation Range

3,859 ft

Notable High Points

4,467 ft at ~89.3 miles +598 ft prominence

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 Trophy Club, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1973

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 312 miles on day one.

Expect about $0.06 in tolls one way, starting with Northwest Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 72 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 Trophy Club, 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 72 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 10.5 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 Trophy Club, 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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