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Trip from Hurst, 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
10h 20m
Distance
615.7 mi
991 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$93
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
20 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 11m
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6 AM
10h 20m
8 AM
10h 39m
10 AM
10h 27m
12 PM
10h 25m
3 PM
10h 28m
5 PM
10h 38m
8 PM
10h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hurst, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
Hurst, TX to El Paso, TX is 615.7 miles and takes about 10 hours 20 minutes via I-20 and I-10, with a fuel budget near $93 and an overnight recommendation. This long-distance drive traverses the Great Plains, beginning in North Texas and heading west across the state. You'll encounter a landscape that's predominantly flat and open for much of the journey. Given the 10-hour driving time, splitting this into two days is a practical approach to avoid fatigue and make the trip more manageable.
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
307.8 miles from Hurst, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 421 mi | 7h |
| I 10 | 166.7 mi | 2h 43m |
| US 377 | 16.2 mi | 19m |
| Airport Freeway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| West Pipeline Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| East Missouri Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 287 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Mesa Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 421 mi, about 7h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurst, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on Harrison Lane
51 ft
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9 sec
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Harrison Lane
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Turn left onto West Pipeline Road
2.1 mi
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4 min
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West Pipeline Road
3
Turn left onto Northeast Loop 820
0.1 mi
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11 sec
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Northeast Loop 820
Use the left lane.
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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25 sec
Toward I 820 South
5
Merge onto I 820; TX 121; TX 183
0.5 mi
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36 sec
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Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 121
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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Airport Freeway
Exit 25A
Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on TX 121
6.9 mi
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8 min
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Airport Freeway
Exit 24B
Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Ft Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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41 sec
Toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 35W; US 287; US 377
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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North South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 287; US 377
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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US 287; US 377
Exit 51
Toward I 30, US 287 South, US 377 South, TX 180: Dallas, Abilene
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 377
16 mi
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19 min
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US 377
Toward I 30 West, US 377 South, TX 180 West: Abilene
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 20
421 mi
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7 hr
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I 20
Use the slight right lane.
13
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.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
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49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
16
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
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27 sec
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North Mesa Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
For this 10-hour, 20-minute drive, plan for an overnight stop to break up the 615.7 miles. Leaving early in the morning from Hurst, TX, will allow you to cover significant ground on I-20. Your second day will focus on I-10 as you approach El Paso, TX. With 99% highway driving, keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 421-mile stretch on I-20, as services can be spread out. Consider stopping for the night around the halfway point to ensure a well-rested arrival.
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 307.8 miles from Hurst, TX, or about 5h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 421 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 135 miles or 2h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 307.8 miles or 5h 15m 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 307.8 miles or 5h 15m
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 9h 20m
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 Hurst, 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 Hurst, TX
Aim for roughly 308 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 308 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 135 miles from Hurst, 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 20 for about 421 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
203 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
406 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 Kermit, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
308 mi · about 5.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 308 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 135 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 307.8 miles from Hurst, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 308 miles or 5.2 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
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Scenic Overlook & Rest Area
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El Paso County Westbound Rest Area
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Teepee Rest Stop
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Mitchell County Westbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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I-20 Westbound Picnic Area
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I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area
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Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Main Street Market
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
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Howard County Eastbound Rest Area
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Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Culberson County Westbound Rest Area
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Culberson County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
El Paso County Eastbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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Ward County Eastbound Rest Area
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Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area
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Eastland County Westbound Rest Area
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Nolan County Eastbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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QuikTrip
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Love's Travel Stop
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Pilot Travel Center
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Love's Travel Stop
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Pilot Travel Center
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Road Ranger
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Flying J Travel Center
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Pilot Travel Center
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Flying J Travel Center
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Pilot Travel Center
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Love's Travel Stop
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Love's Travel Stop
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Love's Travel Stop
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TA
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Love's Travel Stop
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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QuikTrip
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Flying J Travel Center
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Petro Stopping Centers
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Petro Stopping Centers
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Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area
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Callahan County Westbound Rest Area
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Flying J Travel Center
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Love's Travel Stop
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Ward County Westbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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Waterfall Overlook
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Rest Area
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Pilot Travel Center
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TA
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Pilot Travel Center
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Pilot Travel Center
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Love's Travel Stop
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Service Plaza
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Road Ranger
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Service Plaza
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Hill Arbor
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Culberson County Safety Rest Area Eastbound
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Culberson County Safety Rest Area Westbound
0.4 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.9 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.6 mi from route
El Paso Museum of History
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
El Paso, Texas
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+19152123150
Visit websiteMagoffin Home State Historic Site
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
El Paso, Texas
Hours: 9 am–4 pm
+19155335147
Visit websiteTom Lea Upper Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
El Paso, Texas
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+19152120092
Visit websiteInternational Museum of Art
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
El Paso, Texas
Hours: 1–5 pm
+19155436747
Visit websiteiFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Hurst, Texas
Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm
+18178184359
Visit websiteEl 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 websiteCentennial Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Halfway reset
3.4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Midland, Texas
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+14326878200
Visit websiteLiberty City Rage Room
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Halfway reset
3.6 mi from route
~9 min detour
Midland, Texas
Hours: Closed
+14324005911
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 614.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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2.9 mi into trip
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~5m in
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TX 121 / Airport Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 121 / Airport Freeway toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25A
Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth
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10.1 mi into trip
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~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South:...
8
10.8 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 287; US 377
Take the exit onto US 287; US 377 toward I 30, US 287 South, US 377 South, TX 180: Dallas, Abilene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward I 30, US 287 South, US 377 South, TX 180...
8
11.1 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 377
Keep slight right at fork onto US 377 toward I 30 West, US 377 South, TX 180 West: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 30 West, US 377 South, TX 180 West: Ab...
8
614.9 mi into trip
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~10h 18m 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
$93.03 one way
$186.07 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
215 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $101.83 | $203.67 |
| premium | $4.54 | $109.93 | $219.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $135.94 | $271.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$93
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$223–$333
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 215.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Lowe's Home Improvement - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Worth, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
The Foundry District - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Worth, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
University Park Village - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Worth, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Walmart EV Charging
Bedford, TX
WALMART
12 DCFC
Fuel City Haltom City - Tesla Supercharger
Haltom City, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
1201 Airport Fwy
Euless, TX
HYPERFUEL
8 DCFC
Walmart EV Charging
North Richland Hills, TX
WALMART
8 DCFC
Simon North East Mall (Hurst, TX)
Hurst, TX
Electrify America
6 DCFC
eVgo Network: 5
Tesla: 4
WALMART: 3
Electrify America: 2
Non-Networked: 1
HYPERFUEL: 1
SHELL_RECHARGE: 1
ChargePoint Network: 1
LOOP: 1
Blink Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $65 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 184.7 | 2 | $64.65 | $29.55 |
| Efficient EV | 153.9 | 1 | $53.87 | $24.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 246.3 | 3 | $86.20 | $39.40 |
Gas CO2
215 kg
EV CO2
72 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.
Origin
Hurst, TX
Late night in Hurst on Tuesday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
El Paso, TX
Late night in El Paso on Tuesday
Local time
2:06 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
1 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
10h 20m 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 615.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its high highway share, with 99% of the drive on interstates, primarily I-20 and I-10. Expect long, straight stretches of road as you cover 615.7 miles. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 421 miles, mostly on I-20, which means you'll be on the interstate for extended periods. This profile suggests a drive focused on covering distance efficiently, with minimal deviations from major highways.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 421 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near TX 121 / Airport Freeway.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 14 significant decision points across 615.7 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 2.9 miles (TX 121 / Airport Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles (US 287; US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 421 miles on I 20. 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 308 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 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 2.9 miles (TX 121 / Airport Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles (US 287; US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.3 hours each way, a round trip means 20.7 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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