Hebbronville, TX to El Paso, TX is 660.5 miles and takes about 12 hours 3 minutes via La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor and US Highway 90 West, with a fuel budget near $96 and likely requiring an overnight stay. This long-haul drive begins in the Great Plains region of Texas and concludes in the same region, covering a significant distance across the state. Given the 12-hour duration, planning for at least two days is recommended to comfortably complete this trip. It's a route best suited for those looking to cover ground efficiently while traversing the expansive Texas landscape.
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
330.2 miles from Hebbronville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
236.3 mi
3h 48m
US Highway 90 West
112.9 mi
2h 7m
US Highway 285
63.4 mi
1h 12m
US Highway 83 North
62.2 mi
1h 4m
Del Río Boulevard
47.5 mi
54m
Peña Street
42.1 mi
48m
State Highway 359
38.2 mi
51m
West Viggie Street
12.8 mi
18m
Longest stretch:
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
— 236.3 mi, about 3h 48m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,133 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,521
Quietest
2 AM
~215 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.9×
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 Hebbronville, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on West Galbraith Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·West Galbraith Street
2
Turn left onto TX 16; TX 359
0.4 mi·44 sec·North Smith Avenue
3
Turn left onto TX 359
13 mi·18 min·West Viggie Street
4
Continue on TX 359
0.4 mi·32 sec·East 3rd Street
5
Continue on TX 359
8.5 mi·11 min·State Highway 359
6
Continue on TX 359
0.3 mi·34 sec·East Laredo Avenue
7
Continue on TX 359
30 mi·40 min·State Highway 359
8
Turn right onto Bob Bullock Loop
0.5 mi·51 sec·Bob Bullock Loop
9
Take the ramp onto Spur 260
0.3 mi·36 sec·Spur 260
Toward Loop 20
10
Continue on Loop 20
8.0 mi·10 min·Bob Bullock Loop
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 59; Loop 20
1.2 mi·1 min·US 59; Loop 20
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·27 sec
Toward I 35: Laredo, San Antonio
13
Turn straight onto West Bob Bullock Loop Frontage Road
0.6 mi·53 sec·West Bob Bullock Loop Frontage Road
14
Turn right onto I-35 Frontage Road
0.1 mi·11 sec·I-35 Frontage Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
16
Merge onto I 35; I 27; US 83
10 mi·10 min·Purple Heart Trail
17
Take the exit onto US 83
0.3 mi·34 sec·US 83
Exit 18Toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
18
Turn left onto US 83
484 ft·7 sec·US Highway 83 North
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 83
62 mi·1 hr 4 min·US Highway 83 North
20
Continue on US 83
0.3 mi·30 sec·South 1st Street
21
Turn left onto US 277
42 mi·48 min·Peña Street
22
Take the exit
230 ft·6 sec
23
Merge onto US 277
2.7 mi·4 min·North Veterans Boulevard
24
Turn right onto US 277
48 mi·54 min·Del Río Boulevard
25
Turn right onto Loop 79
12 mi·12 min·Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
26
Take the exit onto Loop 79
0.1 mi·17 sec·Loop 79
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·21 sec
28
Merge onto US 90
6.8 mi·7 min·US Highway 90 West
29
Continue on US 90
0.1 mi·7 sec·United States Highway 90
30
Merge onto US 90
106 mi·2 hr·US Highway 90 West
31
Continue on US 90
2.0 mi·2 min·East Oak Street
32
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
33
Merge onto US 285
63 mi·1 hr 12 min·US Highway 285
34
Continue on US 285
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Alamo Street
35
Turn left onto I 10 Bus; US 285; US 385
1.4 mi·1 min·East Dickinson Boulevard
36
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 Bus; US 285
1.2 mi·1 min·West Dickinson Boulevard
37
Keep slight right at fork onto Redwood Street
0.3 mi·30 sec·Redwood Street
38
At end of road, turn left onto Interstate 10 West
0.2 mi·22 sec·Interstate 10 West
39
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 10 West: El Paso
40
Merge onto I 10; US 67
236 mi·3 hr 48 min·La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
43
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
44
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
For this 660.5-mile drive, splitting it over two days is the most sensible approach, especially given the 12-hour estimated travel time. Aim to depart early on your first day to maximize daylight. With three recommended stops, you can break up the driving into manageable segments, perhaps covering about 330 miles on day one. Pay attention to the longest stretch of 236.3 miles on the La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor; ensure you have sufficient fuel before entering this section. Budget around $96 for fuel, and check service availability along US Highway 285, as it can be quite remote in places.
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 330.2 miles from Hebbronville, TX, or about 6h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.3 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 145 miles or 2h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 330.2 miles or 6h 26m 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 330.2 miles or 6h 26m
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 11h 4m
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 Hebbronville, 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 Hebbronville, TX
Aim for roughly 330 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 330 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 145 miles from Hebbronville, 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 La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor for about 236.3 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 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 62.2 and 659.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
62.2 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward I 35: Laredo, San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35: Laredo, San Antonio
6
73.8 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
5
241 mi into trip|~4h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
422.8 mi into trip|~8h 12m in|Interstate 10 West
At end of road, turn left onto Interstate 10 West
Navigation decision point
8
659.7 mi into trip|~12h 2m 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
$90.47 one way
$180.94 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg231 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$101.05
$202.10
premium
$4.23
$109.87
$219.73
diesel
$4.80
$124.71
$249.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$90
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$220–$330
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 231.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $69 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
198.2
2
$69.35
$31.70
Efficient EV
165.1
1
$57.79
$26.42
EV Truck/SUV
264.2
3
$92.47
$42.27
Gas CO2
231 kg
EV CO2
77 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 Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Hebbronville, TX
Night
in Hebbronville on Monday
Local time
9:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Partly Sunny
SE 16 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:35PM CDT until July 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:32PM CDT until July 21 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Destination
El Paso, TX
Evening
in El Paso on Monday
Local time
8:03 PM
MDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ESE 7 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:35PM CDT until July 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:32PM CDT until July 21 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
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
1 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
12h 3m 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 660.5
An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir. Amistad, a Spanish word meaning "friendship," is known for excellent water-b...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 250.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 42% of your time on major highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch measuring 236.3 miles on the La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor. Expect significant rural cruising as you transition between the main highways. The drive involves navigating stretches where services might be sparse, so keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is important. This route is characterized by its long, straight sections, typical of traversing the Great Plains.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 236.3 mi on La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
At 12h 3m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 62.2 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 660.5 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 62.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.8 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 241 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,373 ft551 ft
Total Climb
4,133 ft
Total Descent
970 ft
Highest Point
4,373 ft
~566.1 mi in
Elevation Range
3,822 ft
Notable High Points
4,373 ft at ~566.1 miles+232 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hebbronville, TX and El Paso, TX, road signs point toward Loop 20, San Antonio and Uvalde.
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
Long-haul drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 236.3 miles on La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor. 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 330 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 62.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.8 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 241 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial and Amistad National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 12.1 hours each way, a round trip means 24.1 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.
