Trip from Groveton, TX to El Paso, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

13h 32m

Distance

770.7 mi

1,240 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$116

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

13h 20m ★

6 AM

13h 32m

8 AM

13h 56m

10 AM

13h 41m

12 PM

13h 38m

3 PM

13h 42m

5 PM

13h 55m

8 PM

13h 25m

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

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county seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States

Groveton, TX

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El Paso, TX

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Trip Overview

This 770.7-mile journey from Groveton, TX, to El Paso, TX, will take approximately 13 hours and 32 minutes of driving time. Given its length, it's best planned as a two-day trip rather than a single day's undertaking. The primary roads guiding you are I-10, West US Highway 290, and West State Highway 21, with 95% of the drive being on highways. You'll be spending roughly $116 on fuel for this cross-state adventure. The route offers a long-distance driving profile, crossing the expansive Great Plains region of Texas, so prepare for a significant stretch of road.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

385.4 miles from Groveton, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7h 23m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	457.8 mi	7h 16m
West US Highway 290	96.7 mi	1h 50m
West State Highway 21	71.4 mi	1h 20m
State Highway 30 West	46.6 mi	54m
North Robb Street	18.5 mi	21m
TX 21	17.1 mi	19m
TX 94	16.5 mi	24m
East Ben White Boulevard	7.4 mi	8m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 457.8 mi, about 7h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Groveton, TX and El Paso, TX.

Start on US 287

0.6 mi · 56 sec · 1st Street

Continue on US 287; TX 94

2.0 mi · 3 min · Sunset Road

Turn left onto TX 94

17 mi · 24 min · TX 94

Turn left onto TX 19

18 mi · 21 min · North Robb Street

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto TX 30

0.8 mi · 1 min · Riverside Drive

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on TX 30

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Riverside Drive

Continue on US 190; TX 30

1.7 mi · 2 min · 11th Street

Continue on TX 30

47 mi · 54 min · State Highway 30 West

Continue on FM 158

0.7 mi · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158

Continue on FM 158

3.3 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road

Continue on FM 158

2.2 mi · 3 min · East William J Bryan Parkway

Continue on FM 158

1.0 mi · 1 min · West William J Bryan Parkway

Turn left onto TX 21

71 mi · 1 hr 20 min · West State Highway 21

Turn left onto TX 95

0.3 mi · 29 sec · State Highway 95

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto TX 21

409 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 71 East

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West

Merge onto TX 21; TX 71

2.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 71 East

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 71; TX 21

0.7 mi · 49 sec · TX 71; TX 21

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 21; TX 71

17 mi · 19 min · TX 21; TX 71

Continue on 71 Toll

1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 71

2.2 mi · 2 min · East State Highway 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 71

7.4 mi · 8 min · East Ben White Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 290; TX 71

6.1 mi · 7 min · US 290; TX 71

Use the straight lane.

Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

447 ft · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd

0.3 mi · 23 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd

Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes

0.5 mi · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes

Continue on US 290

378 ft · 4 sec · West US Highway 290

Continue on US 290

30 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290

Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 281; US 290

5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

Turn left onto US 290

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Toward Fredericksburg

Continue on US 290

27 mi · 30 min · West US Highway 290

Continue on US 290

3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

Continue on US 290

39 mi · 42 min · West US Highway 290

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

Merge onto I 10

458 mi · 7 hr 16 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 19B Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

0.3 mi · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

Turn left onto TX 20

0.3 mi · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

Arrive at destination

North Mesa Street

Trip Plan

For this 13-hour, 32-minute drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Plan to depart early on your first day to maximize daylight hours. With three recommended stops, you can strategically break up the 770.7 miles. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 457.8-mile stretch on I-10, as services can be spread out. Budget around $116 for fuel, and aim to complete roughly half the distance on day one, perhaps around the halfway point of the drive time or mileage.

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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 385.4 miles from Groveton, TX, or about 7h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 457.8 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 170 miles or 3h 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 385.4 miles or 7h 23m 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 385.4 miles or 7h 23m

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 12h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near El Paso, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Groveton, 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 Groveton, TX

Aim for roughly 385 miles and 6.8 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into El Paso, TX

Aim for roughly 385 miles and 6.8 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 170 miles from Groveton, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 457.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Austin, TX

254 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.

Popular next leg

Austin, TX to El Paso, TX

577.2 mi · 9h 42m

city in and county seat of Kimble County, Texas, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Junction, TX

509 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 Junction, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Kyle, TX

385 mi · about 6.8h in

A practical overnight split lands near Kyle, TX after about 385 miles or 6.8 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Austin, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 170 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Junction, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 385.4 miles from Groveton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Junction, Texas

+13254463880

Visit website

El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19152120966

Visit website

Pioneer Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Fredericksburg, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18309908441

Visit website

Sonora Ice House Ranch Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Sonora, Texas

Hours: 1–5 pm

+13253873754

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 19.2 and 770 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

19.2 mi into trip | ~28m in | TX 19 / North Robb Street

Turn left onto TX 19 / North Robb Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

37.6 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit

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

Use the slight right lane.

165.8 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in | TX 95 / State Highway 95

Turn left onto TX 95 / State Highway 95

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

198.1 mi into trip | ~3h 58m in | US 290; TX 71

Keep slight left at fork onto US 290; TX 71

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

770 mi into trip | ~13h 30m 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

$116.45 one way

$232.91 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 270 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$127.47	$254.94
premium	$4.54	$137.60	$275.21
diesel	$5.61	$170.16	$340.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$116

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$246–$356

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 269.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $81 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	231.2	2	$80.92	$36.99
Efficient EV	192.7	2	$67.44	$30.83
EV Truck/SUV	308.3	3	$107.90	$49.32

Gas CO2

270 kg

EV CO2

90 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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Groveton, TX

Late night in Groveton on Tuesday

Local time

3:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

El Paso, TX

Late night in El Paso on Tuesday

Local time

2:52 AM

MDT

Current temp

82°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.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

13h 32m 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 770.7

View on nps.gov

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 265.8

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 highway-focused experience on this route, with 95% of the mileage covered on major roads like I-10. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 457.8 miles on I-10, meaning you'll have extended periods of consistent driving. While the highway share is high, the initial and final segments on US-290 and SH-21 might offer a slight change of pace before merging onto the interstate. Overall, the drive is characterized by its long-distance, highway-centric nature.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 457.8 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and West US Highway 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.2 miles in near TX 19 / North Robb Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 770.7 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 19.2 miles (TX 19 / North Robb Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 165.8 miles (TX 95 / State Highway 95): Lane positioning matters here.

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 Groveton, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fredericksburg along the way.

Fredericksburg

240.9 mi in | ~4h 50m | via US 290

About the Cities

Starting in Groveton, 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).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 457.8 miles on I 10. 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 385 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 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Chamizal National Memorial and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 13.5 hours each way, a round trip means 27.1 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

El Paso Museum of History

Magoffin Home State Historic Site

Tom Lea Upper Park

International Museum of Art

Schreiner Park

El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Pioneer Museum

Sonora Ice House Ranch Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Groveton, TX

El Paso, TX

1 hour earlier

Very similar conditions

13h 32m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Chamizal National Memorial

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Groveton, TX

Arriving in El Paso, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I split this drive into multiple days?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

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