Jarrell, TX to El Paso, TX is 587.6 miles and takes about 10h 13m via I 10, TX 29, and North US Highway 377, with a fuel budget near $85 and an overnight stay recommended. This long-haul drive traverses the expansive Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward path across the state. Expect a predominantly highway experience with minimal deviations. Given the distance and duration, breaking this trip into two days is the most sensible approach for a comfortable 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
293.8 miles from Jarrell, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
436 mi
6h 55m
TX 29
60.6 mi
1h 11m
North US Highway 377
18.4 mi
26m
US Highway 377
15.4 mi
22m
FM 487
12.5 mi
15m
East RM 243
12.1 mi
15m
West State Highway 29
9 mi
10m
State Highway 138
6.9 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 436 mi, about 6h 55m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,745 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,111
Quietest
2 AM
~185 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.4×
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 Jarrell, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on North Interstate 35
474 ft·14 sec·North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto 7th Street
432 ft·15 sec·7th Street
3
Turn right onto East Avenue J
417 ft·12 sec·East Avenue J
4
Continue on FM 487
474 ft·22 sec·East Avenue J
5
Turn left onto FM 487
0.3 mi·36 sec·North Interstate 35
6
Turn slight right onto FM 487
13 mi·15 min·FM 487
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward TX 195 North
8
Merge onto TX 195
0.3 mi·17 sec·TX 195
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward TX 138: LampasasUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto TX 138
6.9 mi·8 min·State Highway 138
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 183
0.2 mi·17 sec·North US Highway 183
12
Turn left onto RM 243
0.6 mi·41 sec·East Ranch Road 243
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Continue on RM 243
1.0 mi·1 min·East RM 243
14
Keep slight left at fork onto RM 243
11 mi·14 min·East RM 243
15
Turn right onto TX 29; RM 243
9.0 mi·10 min·West State Highway 29
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Continue on TX 29
1.8 mi·3 min·East Polk Street
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Continue on TX 29
1.9 mi·3 min·Buchanan Drive
18
Continue on TX 29
61 mi·1 hr 11 min·TX 29
19
Continue on TX 29
0.6 mi·59 sec·Austin Street
20
Continue on US 87; TX 29
0.9 mi·58 sec·Fort McKavitt Street
21
Continue on US 87; TX 29
0.6 mi·43 sec·North US Highway 87
22
Turn left onto US 377; TX 29
4.2 mi·6 min·US Highway 377
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Continue on US 377
9.7 mi·14 min·US Highway 377
24
Continue on US 377
1.5 mi·2 min·US Highway 377
25
Continue on US 377
6.7 mi·9 min·United States Highway 377
26
Continue on US 377
18 mi·26 min·North US Highway 377
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At end of road, turn left onto US 83; US 377
0.9 mi·1 min·US 83; US 377
28
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
374 ft·7 sec·Interstate 10 West
29
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
30
Merge onto I 10
436 mi·6 hr 55 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
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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 10-hour drive, planning for two days is highly advised. Aim to depart early on your first day to cover a significant portion, perhaps 5-6 hours, before stopping for the night. This pacing allows for rest and avoids fatigue. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the long 436-mile stretch on I 10, as services can be spread out. Ensuring you have a full tank before embarking on this segment is a good preventative measure.
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 293.8 miles from Jarrell, TX, or about 5h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 436 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 129 miles or 2h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 293.8 miles or 5h 32m 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 293.8 miles or 5h 32m
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 15m
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 Jarrell, 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 Jarrell, TX
Aim for roughly 294 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 294 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 129 miles from Jarrell, 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 436 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 586.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|7th Street
Turn right onto 7th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|East Avenue J
Turn right onto East Avenue J
Navigation decision point
6
13.8 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward TX 138: Lampasas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 138: Lampasas
5
21 mi into trip|~27m in|US 183 / North US Highway 183
At end of road, turn right onto US 183 / North US Highway 183
Navigation decision point
8
586.9 mi into trip|~10h 12m 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
$80.48 one way
$160.97 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg206 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$89.90
$179.80
premium
$4.23
$97.74
$195.48
diesel
$4.80
$110.95
$221.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 205.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $62 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
176.3
2
$61.70
$28.20
Efficient EV
146.9
1
$51.42
$23.50
EV Truck/SUV
235
2
$82.26
$37.61
Gas CO2
206 kg
EV CO2
69 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
Jarrell, TX
Afternoon
in Jarrell on Sunday
Local time
12:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph53% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:06PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:03PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
El Paso, TX
Morning
in El Paso on Sunday
Local time
11:37 AM
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 4:06PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:03PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa 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
6 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 13m 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 587.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on highways, with 99% of the 587.6 miles being high-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 436 miles on I 10, which means consistent cruising with fewer exits for extended periods. The transition to surface roads, like TX 29 and North US Highway 377, will occur towards the beginning and end of your trip, offering a change of pace from the interstate.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 436 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and TX 29. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 7th Street.
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 587.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.1 miles (7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Avenue J): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 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 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 436 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 294 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 0.1 miles (7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Avenue J): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.2 hours each way, a round trip means 20.5 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.
