Origin
El Paso, TX
Morning in El Paso on Tuesday
Local time
6:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from El Paso, TX to Westworth, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h
Distance
600.2 mi
966 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$91
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 52m
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6 AM
10h 1m
8 AM
10h 19m
10 AM
10h 7m
12 PM
10h 5m
3 PM
10h 8m
5 PM
10h 18m
8 PM
9h 55m
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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Trip Overview
El Paso, TX to Westworth, TX is 600.2 miles and takes about 10 hours via I-20 and I-10, with a fuel budget near $91 and an overnight recommendation. This long-distance journey stays within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region for its entirety. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on major interstates, making it a practical choice for covering significant ground efficiently. Given the 10-hour duration, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended to avoid excessive fatigue and allow for a more relaxed travel 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
300.1 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 421.1 mi | 6h 59m |
| I 10 | 166.8 mi | 2h 43m |
| West Freeway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Alta Mere Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Westworth Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| White Settlement Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Mesa Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Franklin Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 421.1 mi, about 6h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Westworth, TX.
1
Start on North Mesa Street
0.2 mi
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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
167 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
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I 10; US 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
421 mi
·
6 hr 59 min
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I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
West Freeway
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 7B
Toward TX 183, SPUR 341: Green Oaks Road, Alta Mere Drive, Lockheed Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on West Freeway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward TX 183 North: Alta Mere Drive
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto TX 183
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Alta Mere Drive
11
Continue on TX 183
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Westworth Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Turn slight right onto White Settlement Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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White Settlement Road
13
Turn right onto Smallwood Drive
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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Smallwood Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Smallwood Drive
Trip Plan
For this 600.2-mile drive, planning for two days is advisable. Aim to depart early on your first day to cover approximately half the distance, completing the remaining 421.1-mile stretch on I-20 the following day. With two recommended stops, ensure you fuel up before embarking on longer segments, especially the 421.1-mile stretch on I-20, as services can be spaced out. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as this is a substantial drive across the Great Plains.
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 300.1 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 4h 57m 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 132 miles or 2h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 300.1 miles or 4h 57m 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 300.1 miles or 4h 57m
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 8h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westworth, 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 300 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Westworth, TX
Aim for roughly 300 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 132 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.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
198 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
396 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 Sweetwater, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
300 mi · about 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 300 miles or 5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 132 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 300.1 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 I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 300 miles or 5 hours on the road.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 596.5 — 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.
6
167.6 mi into trip
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~2h 45m in
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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.
8
588.6 mi into trip
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~9h 44m in
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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
8
596.5 mi into trip
|
~9h 53m in
Take the exit toward TX 183, SPUR 341: Green Oaks Road, Alta Mere Drive, Lockheed Boulevard
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 7B
Toward TX 183, SPUR 341: Green Oaks Road, Alta...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$90.69 one way
$181.38 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
210 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $99.27 | $198.54 |
| premium | $4.54 | $107.16 | $214.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $132.52 | $265.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$91
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$221–$331
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 210 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $63 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 180.1 | 2 | $63.02 | $28.81 |
| Efficient EV | 150.1 | 1 | $52.52 | $24.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 240.1 | 3 | $84.03 | $38.41 |
Gas CO2
210 kg
EV CO2
70 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.
Destination
Westworth, TX
Morning in Westworth on Tuesday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Sweetwater, TX
396 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.
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
15 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 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 high percentage of highway driving, with 99% on major interstates like I-20 and I-10. You'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 421.1 miles on I-20, indicating extended periods of consistent speed and relatively uniform scenery. The overall profile suggests a long-distance drive focused on efficiency rather than diverse road types. Prepare for a steady pace across the vast landscapes of the Great Plains.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Franklin Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 600.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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. Lane positioning matters here.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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 300 miles on day one.
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 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 Westworth, 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. 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 167.6 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.0 hours each way, a round trip means 20.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Westworth, 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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