Origin
Horizon City, TX
Night in Horizon City on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Horizon City, TX to El Paso, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Horizon City, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Horizon City to El Paso, you are looking at a straightforward 20.5-mile journey. Expect to spend about 29 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating this path involves utilizing I-10, Eastlake Boulevard, and Darrington Road to traverse the Great Plains region. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an incredibly cost-effective commute. Because the trip is short and efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around your actual destination in El Paso.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 15.2 mi | 18m |
| Eastlake Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Darrington Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Missouri Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Mesa Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gateway Boulevard West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jasper Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 15.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horizon City, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on Jasper Drive
66 ft
·
5 sec
·
Jasper Drive
2
Turn right onto Darrington Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Darrington Road
3
Turn right onto Eastlake Boulevard
68 ft
·
6 sec
·
Eastlake Boulevard
4
Continue on Eastlake Boulevard
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Eastlake Boulevard
5
Turn slight right
183 ft
·
8 sec
6
Turn straight onto Gateway Boulevard West
386 ft
·
7 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard West
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
8
Merge onto I 10
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Missouri Avenue
11
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Mesa Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Darrington Road
Turn right onto Darrington Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Eastlake Boulevard
Turn right onto Eastlake Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.7 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
4
20.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
TX 20 / North Mesa Street
Turn left onto TX 20 / North Mesa Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Night in El Paso on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust
W 7 to 18 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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
29m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive keeps you moving efficiently, with 74% of the trip spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on I-10, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.2 miles. While the route begins with local access via Eastlake Boulevard and Darrington Road, it quickly transitions into a more consistent interstate experience. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours. You should find the transition between the local roads and the interstate smooth as you head toward your final destination.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Eastlake Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Darrington Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Darrington Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Eastlake Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,023 ft
3,710 ft
Total Climb
151 ft
Total Descent
461 ft
Highest Point
4,023 ft
Elevation Range
314 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in El Paso, TX
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Darrington Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Eastlake Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at El Paso, TX before heading back.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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