Jewett, TX to El Paso, TX is 712 miles and takes about 12 hours 21 minutes via I 10 and US 290, with a fuel budget near $103 and an overnight recommendation. This long-haul drive crosses Texas, transitioning from the Great Plains region to a different area of the Great Plains. Given its length, it's best split over two days to avoid excessive fatigue. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making for a straightforward but lengthy trip.
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
356 miles from Jewett, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
457.8 mi
7h 16m
West US Highway 290
96.7 mi
1h 50m
US 79
56.4 mi
1h 10m
Main Street
44.1 mi
50m
Express 1 Toll
10.5 mi
11m
North Mopac Expressway
8.6 mi
9m
East 2nd Street
6.9 mi
8m
State Highway 45 North
6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 457.8 mi, about 7h 16m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,531 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,915
Quietest
2 AM
~171 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
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 Jewett, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on US 79
44 mi·50 min·Main Street
2
Continue on US 79; TX 6
1.5 mi·1 min·North Market Street
3
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
4
Continue on US 79; US 190
54 mi·1 hr 7 min·US 79; US 190
5
Turn left onto Porter Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·Porter Street
6
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
6.9 mi·8 min·East 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 79
2.6 mi·3 min·US 79
8
Turn left onto FM 685
2.1 mi·2 min·Chris Kelley Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto FM 685
1.3 mi·1 min·TX 130 Frontage Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·10 sec
Exit 426Toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, PflugervilleUse the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 428BToward TX 45 Toll West: Round RockUse the right lane.
14
Continue on TX 45 Toll
6.0 mi·6 min·State Highway 45 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward Loop 1 Toll SouthUse the slight right lane.
16
Continue on Loop 1 Toll
4.2 mi·4 min·North Mopac Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Express 1 Toll
10 mi·11 min·Express 1 Toll
Use the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto Loop 1
4.4 mi·5 min·North Mopac Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, LlanoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
319 ft·7 sec
Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West
21
Merge onto US 290; TX 71
3.7 mi·4 min·US 290; TX 71
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
447 ft·6 sec·West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
23
Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
0.3 mi·23 sec·West US 290 Frontage Rd
24
Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
0.5 mi·33 sec·West US 290 Bypass Lanes
25
Continue on US 290
378 ft·4 sec·West US Highway 290
26
Continue on US 290
30 mi·37 min·West US Highway 290
Use the left lane.
27
Merge onto US 281; US 290
5.4 mi·6 min·South US Highway 281
28
Turn left onto US 290
1.1 mi·1 min·East Main Street
Toward Fredericksburg
29
Continue on US 290
27 mi·30 min·West US Highway 290
30
Continue on US 290
3.5 mi·7 min·East Main Street
31
Continue on US 290
39 mi·42 min·West US Highway 290
32
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
33
Merge onto I 10
458 mi·7 hr 16 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
36
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
37
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
For this 712-mile drive, plan for an overnight stop; attempting it in one day would mean over 12 hours of driving. Start your first day early to maximize daylight. With 3 recommended stops and a fuel cost estimated at $103, budget time for refueling and breaks. The longest stretch without exiting is over 450 miles on I 10, so ensure you're well-stocked on snacks and drinks before embarking on that segment. Consider breaking the drive roughly in half to make the two days more manageable.
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 356 miles from Jewett, TX, or about 6h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 457.8 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 157 miles or 3h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 356 miles or 6h 40m 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 356 miles or 6h 40m
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 22m
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 Jewett, 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 Jewett, TX
Aim for roughly 356 miles and 6.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 356 miles and 6.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 157 miles from Jewett, 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 457.8 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 100.5 and 711.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
100.5 mi into trip|~2h in|East 2nd Street
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
113.3 mi into trip|~2h 17m in
Take the ramp toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 426
Toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville
7
114.3 mi into trip|~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward TX 45 Toll West: Round Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 428B
Toward TX 45 Toll West: Round Rock
7
141 mi into trip|~2h 48m in
Take the exit toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano
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.
Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, L...
8
711.2 mi into trip|~12h 19m 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
$97.52 one way
$195.04 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg249 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$108.93
$217.86
premium
$4.23
$118.43
$236.87
diesel
$4.80
$134.44
$268.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$98
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$228–$338
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 249.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $75 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
213.6
2
$74.76
$34.18
Efficient EV
178
2
$62.30
$28.48
EV Truck/SUV
284.8
3
$99.68
$45.57
Gas CO2
249 kg
EV CO2
83 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
Jewett, TX
Late night
in Jewett on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 mph38% 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
Late night
in El Paso on Tuesday
Local time
2:45 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 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
97°F
Big Lake, TX
470 mi in
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
5 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
12h 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...
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 196.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for about 90% of this 712-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on I 10 spans 457.8 miles, meaning you'll have long periods of consistent cruising. The remaining 10% will involve surface roads, likely with more frequent intersections and reduced speed limits. Expect to encounter a mix of rural and potentially some urban merging as you traverse the state.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 457.8 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and West US Highway 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 100.5 miles in near East 2nd Street.
Driving Effort10/10
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 21 significant decision points across 712 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 100.5 miles (East 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 113.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,462 ft293 ft
Total Climb
4,533 ft
Total Descent
1,314 ft
Highest Point
4,462 ft
~610.3 mi in
Elevation Range
4,169 ft
Notable High Points
4,462 ft at ~610.3 miles+54 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jewett, TX and El Paso, TX, road signs point toward Pflugerville, Toll 130 South: Austin, Loop 1 Toll South, Llano and Fredericksburg.
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
The longest stretch is about 457.8 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 356 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 48 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 48 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 100.5 miles (East 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 113.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial 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 12.4 hours each way, a round trip means 24.7 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.
