Origin
Hamilton, TX
Morning in Hamilton on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, 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
9h 55m
Distance
561.4 mi
903 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$85
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 47m
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6 AM
9h 55m
8 AM
10h 13m
10 AM
10h 2m
12 PM
10h 0m
3 PM
10h 3m
5 PM
10h 12m
8 PM
9h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
Hamilton, TX to El Paso, TX is 561.4 miles and takes about 9h 55m via I 10, I 20, and TX 158, with a fuel budget near $85 and enough daylight to finish in a day, but this is a long-haul drive best split over two days. You'll transition from the Great Plains region of Texas to another stretch of the Great Plains as you head west. This route is primarily interstate driving, offering a straightforward path across the state. Consider this trip if you're looking for an efficient way to cover a significant distance in Texas.
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
280.7 miles from Hamilton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 166.7 mi | 2h 43m |
| I 20 | 138.1 mi | 2h 13m |
| TX 158 | 62.7 mi | 1h 11m |
| US 67 | 36.7 mi | 39m |
| Commerce Street | 34.6 mi | 35m |
| 36th Division Memorial Highway | 34.4 mi | 50m |
| North Broadway Street | 24 mi | 25m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 166.7 mi, about 2h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on TX 36
0.7 mi
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1 min
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East Main Street
2
Continue on TX 36
34 mi
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50 min
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36th Division Memorial Highway
3
Continue on US 67; US 377
19 mi
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21 min
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US Highway 67
4
Continue on US 67; US 377
4.5 mi
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5 min
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Early Boulevard
5
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
·
25 min
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East Commerce Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 67
22 mi
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23 min
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US 67
7
Continue on US 67
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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2nd Street
8
Continue on US 67
15 mi
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15 min
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US 67
9
Turn right onto TX 158
24 mi
·
25 min
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North Broadway Street
10
Turn left onto TX 158
12 mi
·
12 min
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West Main Street
11
Continue on TX 158
35 mi
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35 min
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Commerce Street
12
Turn right onto US 87; TX 158
1.2 mi
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2 min
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4th Street
13
Turn straight onto US 87; TX 158; TX 163
2.6 mi
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2 min
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US Highway 87 North
14
Take the exit onto TX 158
63 mi
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1 hr 11 min
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TX 158
Toward SH 158 West: Midland
15
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
0.3 mi
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30 sec
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East Interstate 20
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 20 West: Odessa
17
Merge onto I 20; TX 158
5.9 mi
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5 min
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I 20; TX 158
18
Continue on I 20; TX 349
132 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
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I 20; TX 349
19
Merge onto I 10
167 mi
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2 hr 43 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
22
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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North Mesa Street
23
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a 9h 55m drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours for the first leg. With two recommended stops, plan your overnight stay around the halfway point, which will likely be after about 5 hours of driving. Keep an eye on fuel levels, as the longest stretch without services is 166.7 miles on I 10; don't let your tank get too low before reaching a major exit. Your estimated fuel cost is around $85.
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 280.7 miles from Hamilton, TX, or about 5h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166.7 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 124 miles or 2h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 280.7 miles or 5h 20m 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 280.7 miles or 5h 20m
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 55m
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 Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, TX
Aim for roughly 281 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 281 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 124 miles from Hamilton, 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 10 for about 166.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
185 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
371 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 Fort Davis, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
281 mi · about 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Odessa, TX after about 281 miles or 5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 124 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 280.7 miles from Hamilton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 166.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 281 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 80.6 and 560.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
80.6 mi into trip
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~1h 44m in
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US 67
Keep slight left at fork onto US 67
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
118.4 mi into trip
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~2h 24m in
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TX 158 / North Broadway Street
Turn right onto TX 158 / North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
4
142.5 mi into trip
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~2h 50m in
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TX 158 / West Main Street
Turn left onto TX 158 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
393.9 mi into trip
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~7h 10m 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
560.6 mi into trip
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~9h 53m 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
$84.83 one way
$169.66 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
196 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $92.85 | $185.70 |
| premium | $4.54 | $100.23 | $200.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $123.95 | $247.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$85
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$215–$325
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 196.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 168.4 | 2 | $58.95 | $26.95 |
| Efficient EV | 140.4 | 1 | $49.12 | $22.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 224.6 | 2 | $78.60 | $35.93 |
Gas CO2
196 kg
EV CO2
66 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
Morning in El Paso on Tuesday
Local time
6:01 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
21 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
9h 55m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
With 76% of the 561.4 miles on highways, expect extended periods of cruising. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 166.7 miles on I 10. The shift from interstate to surface roads will happen as you approach your destination, likely with more frequent exits and local traffic. You'll notice the landscape gradually changing as you travel west across Texas.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 166.7 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 80.6 miles in near US 67.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 9h 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 80.6 miles (US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 118.4 miles (TX 158 / North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 142.5 miles (TX 158 / West Main 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 Hamilton, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Sh 158 West: Midland along the way.
Sh 158 West: Midland
192.6 mi in
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~3h 44m
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via TX 158
About the Cities
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
9h 55m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 166.7 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 281 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 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 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 80.6 miles (US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 118.4 miles (TX 158 / North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 142.5 miles (TX 158 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.9 hours each way, a round trip means 19.8 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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