Origin
Electra, TX
Late night in Electra on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Electra, TX to El Paso, 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 11m
Distance
551.4 mi
887 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$83
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 3m
★
6 AM
10h 12m
8 AM
10h 30m
10 AM
10h 18m
12 PM
10h 17m
3 PM
10h 19m
5 PM
10h 29m
8 PM
10h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Electra, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
Electra, TX to El Paso, TX is 551.4 miles and takes about 10h 11m via US Highway 62, US Highway 82 West, and Hobbs Highway, with a fuel budget near $82 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though an overnight is recommended. This long-distance drive crosses from the Great Plains region of Texas to another part of the Great Plains, all within the state. Expect a journey that's largely on highways, so plan for a significant amount of driving time. Given the duration, consider breaking this trip into two days to make it more comfortable and less rushed.
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
275.7 miles from Electra, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 62 | 102.3 mi | 1h 46m |
| US Highway 82 West | 93.5 mi | 1h 38m |
| Hobbs Highway | 47.9 mi | 53m |
| Seagraves Road | 40.4 mi | 42m |
| West Carlsbad Highway | 39.6 mi | 45m |
| National Parks Highway | 33.5 mi | 37m |
| US Highway 82 | 33.5 mi | 35m |
| US 82 | 28.8 mi | 30m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 62
— 102.3 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Electra, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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North Main Street
2
Turn left onto TX 25
19 mi
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28 min
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South Bailey Street
3
Turn right onto US 82; US 277
22 mi
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23 min
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US 82; US 277
4
Continue on US 82; US 183; US 277; US 283
6.7 mi
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6 min
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US 82; US 183; US 277; US 283
5
Take the exit onto US 82
0.4 mi
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52 sec
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US 82
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
6
Turn right onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi
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1 min
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US Highway 82
7
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi
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45 sec
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North Main Street
8
Turn right onto US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi
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1 min
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East California Street
9
Continue on US 82; TX 114
93 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 82 West
10
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi
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25 min
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West Highway 82
11
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
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1 min
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East Main Street
12
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi
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7 min
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US Highway 82
13
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
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1 min
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4th Street
14
Continue on US 82; TX 114
25 mi
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26 min
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US Highway 82
15
Turn straight onto US 82
2.5 mi
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3 min
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Parkway Drive
16
Continue on US 82
26 mi
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29 min
·
Marsha Sharp Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 62; US 82
15 mi
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16 min
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US 62; US 82
18
Continue on US 62; US 385
40 mi
·
42 min
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Seagraves Road
19
Turn right onto US 62; US 180
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
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West Avenue A
20
Continue on US 62; US 180
28 mi
·
31 min
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Hobbs Highway
21
Continue on US 62; US 180
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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North Marland Boulevard
22
Continue on US 62; US 180
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
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East Marland Street
23
Continue on US 62; US 180
2.5 mi
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2 min
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West Marland Boulevard
24
Continue on US 62; US 180
40 mi
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45 min
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West Carlsbad Highway
25
Continue on US 62; US 180
20 mi
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21 min
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Hobbs Highway
26
Continue on US 62; US 180
6.5 mi
·
8 min
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East Greene Street
27
Turn left onto US 62; US 180; US 285
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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South Canal Street
28
Turn slight right onto US 62; US 180
34 mi
·
37 min
·
National Parks Highway
29
Continue on US 62; US 180
102 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US Highway 62
30
Continue on US 62; US 180
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Montana Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn slight left onto US 62; US 180
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Paisano Drive
32
Turn right onto US 180
163 ft
·
3 sec
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Gateway Boulevard West
33
Take the ramp onto US 180
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 180
Toward I 10 West
34
Merge onto I 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
37
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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North Mesa Street
38
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
For this 551.4-mile journey, an overnight stop is highly recommended to avoid driver fatigue. Plan to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight, especially if you decide to tackle it in one day, though splitting it over two days is advised. With 2 recommended stops, you can break up the 10-hour drive effectively. Keep an eye on fuel levels, particularly during the longest stretch of 102.3 miles on US Highway 62, as services can be spaced out in West Texas. Ensure your vehicle is in good condition before you set off.
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 275.7 miles from Electra, TX, or about 5h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.3 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 121 miles or 2h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 275.7 miles or 5h 6m 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 275.7 miles or 5h 6m
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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near El Paso, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Electra, 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 Electra, TX
Aim for roughly 276 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 276 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 121 miles from Electra, 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 US Highway 62 for about 102.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
182 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
364 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 Carlsbad, NMOvernight Options
Night 1
276 mi · about 5.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Seminole, TX after about 276 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 121 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 275.7 miles from Electra, 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.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 276 miles or 5.1 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 550.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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TX 25 / South Bailey Street
Turn left onto TX 25 / South Bailey Street
Navigation decision point
5
48.3 mi into trip
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~1h in
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US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
4
50.8 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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US 82; TX 114 / East California Street
Turn right onto US 82; TX 114 / East California Street
Navigation decision point
5
547 mi into trip
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~10h 5m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
550.6 mi into trip
|
~10h 10m in
Take the exit toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
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 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$83.32 one way
$166.64 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
193 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $91.20 | $182.40 |
| premium | $4.54 | $98.45 | $196.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $121.74 | $243.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$83
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$213–$323
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 192.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 165.4 | 2 | $57.90 | $26.47 |
| Efficient EV | 137.9 | 1 | $48.25 | $22.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 220.6 | 2 | $77.20 | $35.29 |
Gas CO2
193 kg
EV CO2
65 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.
Destination
El Paso, TX
Late night in El Paso on Tuesday
Local time
2:47 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Carlsbad, NM
364 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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
24 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
10h 11m 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
near mile 551.4
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
$10
near mile 437.3
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 features a significant highway share at 60%, meaning you'll experience stretches of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 102.3 miles on US Highway 62, so be prepared for extended periods of driving without frequent services or exits. While primarily highway, the inclusion of US Highway 82 West and Hobbs Highway suggests a mix that could include some more rural or potentially less direct segments as you progress. It's a journey designed for covering distance efficiently.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 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?
6/10
At 10h 11m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near TX 25 / South Bailey Street.
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 551.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.5 miles (TX 25 / South Bailey Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.3 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.8 miles (US 82; TX 114 / East California Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Electra, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lubbock along the way.
Lubbock
48.3 mi in
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~1h
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via US 82
About the Cities
Starting in Electra, TX
Full guide →Arriving 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 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 276 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 El Paso, 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 0.5 miles (TX 25 / South Bailey Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.3 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.8 miles (US 82; TX 114 / East California Street): Navigation decision point.
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 10.2 hours each way, a round trip means 20.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at El Paso, 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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