Haskell to El Paso is 493.5 miles and takes about 8h 22m via I 20 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $72 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though it's recommended for two days. This trip takes you across the vast expanse of Texas, transitioning from the rolling landscapes of the Great Plains to the arid stretches approaching West Texas. It's a primarily highway route, meaning you'll cover ground efficiently. Consider this drive if you're looking for a straightforward path across the state, prioritizing speed and directness over a leisurely pace.
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
246.8 miles from Haskell, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
166.7 mi
2h 43m
I 20
132.2 mi
2h 8m
TX 70
115.7 mi
1h 57m
US 277
29.9 mi
33m
US Highway 180 West
27.6 mi
34m
State Highway 70 South
16.8 mi
18m
Bluebonnet Drive
1.2 mi
1m
17th Street
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 166.7 mi, about 2h 43m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~1,316 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,588
Quietest
2 AM
~219 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Haskell, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on US 380
0.3 mi·27 sec·1st Street
2
Turn right onto Avenue A
0.1 mi·20 sec·Avenue A
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
4
Merge onto US 277
30 mi·33 min·US 277
5
Turn slight right onto US 83; US 277
0.3 mi·22 sec·Commercial Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 180
0.6 mi·56 sec·17th Street
7
Continue on US 180
28 mi·34 min·US Highway 180 West
8
Continue on US 180
0.4 mi·56 sec·East South 1st Street
9
Turn left onto TX 70
0.3 mi·35 sec·South Concho Street
10
Continue on TX 70
17 mi·18 min·State Highway 70 South
11
Turn left onto TX 70
1.2 mi·1 min·Bluebonnet Drive
12
At end of road, turn left onto I 20 Bus; TX 70
0.2 mi·19 sec·East Broadway Street
13
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 70
0.1 mi·13 sec·TX 70
Toward I 20 West: Midland
14
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 70
116 mi·1 hr 56 min·TX 70
Toward I 20 West: Midland
15
Continue on I 20; TX 349
132 mi·2 hr 8 min·I 20; TX 349
16
Merge onto I 10
167 mi·2 hr 43 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
19
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
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Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 22m estimated drive time, splitting this 493.5-mile route over two days is a sensible approach to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart Haskell in the morning to maximize daylight hours for your first leg. With two recommended stops, plan for roughly every four hours of driving. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer stretches on I 10, as services can be spaced out in West Texas. A good midpoint for an overnight stay would be around the Abilene or San Angelo areas.
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 246.8 miles from Haskell, TX, or about 4h 21m 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 109 miles or 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 246.8 miles or 4h 21m 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 246.8 miles or 4h 21m
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 7h 23m
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 Haskell, 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 Haskell, TX
Aim for roughly 247 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 247 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 109 miles from Haskell, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 492.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|Avenue A
Turn right onto Avenue A
Navigation decision point
6
78.2 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|TX 70
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 70 toward I 20 West: Midland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 20 West: Midland
5
78.3 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|TX 70
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 70 toward I 20 West: Midland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 20 West: Midland
5
326.1 mi into trip|~5h 38m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
492.8 mi into trip|~8h 21m 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
$67.59 one way
$135.19 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg173 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$75.50
$151.00
premium
$4.23
$82.09
$164.18
diesel
$4.80
$93.18
$186.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$68
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$198–$308
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 172.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $52 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
148.1
1
$51.82
$23.69
Efficient EV
123.4
1
$43.18
$19.74
EV Truck/SUV
197.4
2
$69.09
$31.58
Gas CO2
173 kg
EV CO2
58 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Haskell, TX
Evening
in Haskell on Monday
Local time
6:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph33% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:35PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:31PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
El Paso, TX
Evening
in El Paso on Monday
Local time
5:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ESE 7 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:35PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:31PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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
9 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
8h 22m 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 493.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for 99% of this 493.5-mile trip, sticking to roads like I 20 and I 10 for most of the way. The longest continuous stretch without a planned stop is 166.7 miles on I 10. Expect a consistent cruising experience with frequent exits, particularly as you approach larger towns. The route is mostly flat with minimal elevation changes, making for predictable driving conditions.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 20. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Avenue A.
Driving Effort5/10
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 493.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.3 miles (Avenue A): Navigation decision point; at 78.2 miles (TX 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 78.3 miles (TX 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 22m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 247 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 50 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 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. There are 50 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Avenue A): Navigation decision point; at 78.2 miles (TX 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 78.3 miles (TX 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.4 hours each way, a round trip means 16.8 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.
