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Trip from La Pryor, TX to El Paso, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 53m
Distance
526 mi
847 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 46m
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6 AM
8h 54m
8 AM
9h 10m
10 AM
8h 59m
12 PM
8h 58m
3 PM
9h 0m
5 PM
9h 9m
8 PM
8h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Pryor, TX
Jeff Stapleton
El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
La Pryor to El Paso is 526 miles and takes about 8h 53m via I 10 and East Antonio Street, with a fuel budget near $76 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route spans the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a long-haul experience primarily on major highways. With 2 recommended stops, it's designed for a comfortable overnight journey. Consider this drive if you're looking for a straightforward, efficient way to cover a significant distance across the state.
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
263 miles from La Pryor, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 41m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 379.9 mi | 6h 3m |
| East Antonio Street | 36.6 mi | 41m |
| North Texas Highway 55 | 32.7 mi | 37m |
| South Texas Highway 55 | 25.4 mi | 28m |
| US 277 | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| North US Highway 83 | 18.4 mi | 20m |
| North State Highway 55 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| South Getty Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 379.9 mi, about 6h 3m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 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
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 La Pryor, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on US 83
18 mi
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20 min
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North US Highway 83
2
Continue on US 83
1.2 mi
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1 min
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Crystal City Highway
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 83
1.9 mi
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2 min
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South Getty Street
4
Continue on US 83
0.6 mi
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48 sec
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Milam Street
5
Turn left onto TX 55
37 mi
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41 min
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East Antonio Street
6
Continue on TX 55
1.0 mi
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2 min
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South Nueces Street
7
Continue on TX 55
3.6 mi
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4 min
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North State Highway 55
8
Continue on TX 55
25 mi
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28 min
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South Texas Highway 55
9
Turn left onto US 377; TX 55
0.5 mi
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33 sec
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East Main Street
10
Continue on TX 55
33 mi
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37 min
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North Texas Highway 55
11
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 55
0.1 mi
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9 sec
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TX 55
12
Merge onto US 277
22 mi
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24 min
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US 277
13
Turn left onto US 277; Loop 467
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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South Crockett Avenue
14
Continue on Loop 467
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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North Crockett Avenue
15
Turn left onto North Service Road
291 ft
·
6 sec
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North Service Road
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
17
Merge onto I 10
380 mi
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6 hr 3 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
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49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
20
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
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27 sec
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North Mesa Street
21
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 53m estimated duration, splitting this drive over two days with two overnight stops is highly recommended for a more relaxed pace. Departing early in the morning will allow you to maximize daylight driving. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer stretches on I 10, as services can be spaced out. Your estimated fuel cost is around $76, so budget accordingly and plan your refueling stops in advance to avoid any unexpected delays.
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 263 miles from La Pryor, TX, or about 4h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 379.9 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 116 miles or 2h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 263 miles or 4h 41m 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 263 miles or 4h 41m
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 7h 55m
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 La Pryor, 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 La Pryor, TX
Aim for roughly 263 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 263 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 116 miles from La Pryor, 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 379.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
174 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
347 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 Pecos, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
263 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Lake, TX after about 263 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 116 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 263 miles from La Pryor, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 379.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 263 miles or 4.4 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.
Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Picnic Area
0 mi from route
El Paso County Westbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Teepee Rest Stop
0 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
East Pecos County Sheffield Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
East Pecos County Sheffield Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Sutton County Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Sutton County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Culberson County Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Culberson County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
El Paso County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Parking Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pecos County Eastbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Pecos County Westbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Parking Area
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
Culberson County Safety Rest Area Eastbound
0.3 mi from route
Culberson County Safety Rest Area Westbound
0.4 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 19.6 and 525.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
19.6 mi into trip
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~22m in
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US 83 / South Getty Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 83 / South Getty Street
Navigation decision point
4
22.1 mi into trip
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~25m in
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TX 55 / East Antonio Street
Turn left onto TX 55 / East Antonio Street
Navigation decision point
4
88.6 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
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US 377; TX 55 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 377; TX 55 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
145.3 mi into trip
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~2h 48m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
525.3 mi into trip
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~8h 52m 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
$72.05 one way
$144.09 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
184 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $80.47 | $160.95 |
| premium | $4.23 | $87.49 | $174.99 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $99.32 | $198.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$202–$312
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 184 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 157.8 | 1 | $55.23 | $25.25 |
| Efficient EV | 131.5 | 1 | $46.03 | $21.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 210.4 | 2 | $73.64 | $33.66 |
Gas CO2
184 kg
EV CO2
62 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
La Pryor, TX
Late night in La Pryor on Monday
Local time
5:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 10 mph
27% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 4:47PM CDT until July 16 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 4:46PM CDT until July 16 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
El Paso, TX
Late night in El Paso on Monday
Local time
4:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 7 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 4:47PM CDT until July 16 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 4:46PM CDT until July 16 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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
8h 53m 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 526
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is predominantly highway driving, with 92% of the route on major roads like I 10. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 379.9 miles on I 10 before transitioning to surface roads, specifically East Antonio Street and North Texas Highway 55. Expect to notice a consistent cruising pace for most of the drive, with fewer urban merging points compared to routes through larger metropolitan areas.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 379.9 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and East Antonio Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 19.6 miles in near US 83 / South Getty Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 53m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.6 miles (US 83 / South Getty Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.1 miles (TX 55 / East Antonio Street): Navigation decision point; at 88.6 miles (US 377; TX 55 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,625 ft
747 ft
Total Climb
3,943 ft
Total Descent
975 ft
Highest Point
4,625 ft
~413.3 mi in
Elevation Range
3,879 ft
Notable High Points
4,625 ft at ~413.3 miles
+223 ft prominence
About the Cities
Starting in La Pryor, TX
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 53m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 379.9 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 263 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 31 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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. There are 31 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.6 miles (US 83 / South Getty Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.1 miles (TX 55 / East Antonio Street): Navigation decision point; at 88.6 miles (US 377; TX 55 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.9 hours each way, a round trip means 17.8 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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