Inez, TX to El Paso, TX is 680.7 miles and takes about 11h 21m via I 10 and US 87, with a fuel budget near $99 and an overnight plan recommended. This long-haul drive spans across Texas, beginning in the Great Plains region and ending in the same vast landscape. With a significant portion on interstate highways, expect a straightforward, though lengthy, transit. Given the 11-hour driving time, planning for at least two days is advisable to make the trip more comfortable and manageable.
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
340.4 miles from Inez, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
536.4 mi
8h 34m
US 87
64.1 mi
1h 11m
Anderson Loop
32.9 mi
37m
US Highway 87 North
22 mi
25m
US 59
6.4 mi
6m
Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
5.7 mi
7m
West Heaton Street
3.9 mi
4m
US 59 Bus
3.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 536.4 mi, about 8h 34m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 68 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,307 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,681
Quietest
2 AM
~154 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.5×
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 Inez, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on Church Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·Church Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto FM 444
0.3 mi·32 sec·FM 444
3
At end of road, turn left onto FM 444
0.3 mi·32 sec·Holzeauser Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
5
Merge onto US 59
6.4 mi·6 min·US 59
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward US 59 Business: Victoria
7
Continue on US 59 Bus
3.3 mi·3 min·US 59 Bus
8
Turn right onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
1.4 mi·2 min·Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
10
Merge onto Loop 463
3.8 mi·4 min·Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
12
Turn straight onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
0.6 mi·59 sec·Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
13
Turn right onto US 87
22 mi·25 min·US Highway 87 North
14
Continue on US 87
1.7 mi·2 min·East Broadway Street
15
Turn left onto US 77 Alt; US 87; US 183
0.7 mi·59 sec·South Esplanade Street
16
Turn right onto TX 72
3.9 mi·4 min·West Heaton Street
17
Turn right onto US 87
64 mi·1 hr 11 min·US 87
18
Take the exit
422 ft·11 sec
19
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·19 sec·this road
20
Turn left onto Loop 1604
33 mi·37 min·Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward Frontage RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
0.2 mi·25 sec·North Loop 1604 West
23
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.3 mi·24 sec·Interstate 10 West
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
25
Merge onto I 10; US 87
1.1 mi·1 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
535 mi·8 hr 33 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
29
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
For this 680.7-mile drive, splitting the journey over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight hours. With 3 planned stops, you can break up the drive into manageable segments, ensuring you have ample opportunities for fuel and rest. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on I 10, as services can be spread out in some sections. A fuel cost estimate of $99 should help with budgeting for gas stops.
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 340.4 miles from Inez, TX, or about 5h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 536.4 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 150 miles or 2h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 340.4 miles or 5h 54m 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 340.4 miles or 5h 54m
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 10h 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 Inez, 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 Inez, TX
Aim for roughly 340 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 340 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 150 miles from Inez, 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 I 10 for about 536.4 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 680 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|FM 444
At end of road, turn right onto FM 444
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|FM 444 / Holzeauser Road
At end of road, turn left onto FM 444 / Holzeauser Road
Navigation decision point
6
142.7 mi into trip|~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward Frontage Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Frontage Road
6
144.7 mi into trip|~2h 46m in|I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
680 mi into trip|~11h 20m 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
$93.23 one way
$186.47 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg238 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$104.14
$208.28
premium
$4.23
$113.23
$226.45
diesel
$4.80
$128.53
$257.06
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: 238.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $71 in charging
· 2 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
204.2
2
$71.47
$32.67
Efficient EV
170.2
1
$59.56
$27.23
EV Truck/SUV
272.3
3
$95.30
$43.56
Gas CO2
238 kg
EV CO2
80 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.
Forecast as of Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Inez, TX
Evening
in Inez on Monday
Local time
6:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny
SSE 14 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:19PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:10PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
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 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:19PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:10PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth 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
3 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
11h 21m 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 680.7
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 117.4
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
30 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 187.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 94% of the travel on major roads like I 10 and US 87. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 536.4 miles on I 10, meaning extended periods of consistent cruising. The transition to Anderson Loop will mark the end of the highest-speed segments, introducing more varied road conditions. Expect to encounter a dense pattern of exits and services along the interstate portions.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 536.4 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 87. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near FM 444.
Driving Effort6/10
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 680.7 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.2 miles (FM 444): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (FM 444 / Holzeauser Road): Navigation decision point; at 142.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 536.4 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 340 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 0.2 miles (FM 444): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (FM 444 / Holzeauser Road): Navigation decision point; at 142.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.4 hours each way, a round trip means 22.7 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.
