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Trip from Little River-Academy, TX to El Paso, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 31m
Distance
610.8 mi
983 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$92
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 22m
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6 AM
10h 32m
8 AM
10h 51m
10 AM
10h 38m
12 PM
10h 36m
3 PM
10h 39m
5 PM
10h 50m
8 PM
10h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little River-Academy, TX
Eddie O.
El Paso, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 610.8-mile journey from Little River-Academy, TX to El Paso, TX will take approximately 10 hours and 31 minutes to complete. Given its length and duration, this trip is best suited for a two-day itinerary, allowing for a comfortable pace and necessary rest. The primary roads you'll be navigating are I-10 and US Highway 190 West, with a small portion on Ranch Road 864. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $92, and you'll encounter about three planned stops along the way. This route traverses the Great Plains region throughout, offering a consistent landscape for much of the drive.
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
305.4 miles from Little River-Academy, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 38m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 384.5 mi | 6h 7m |
| US Highway 190 West | 61 mi | 1h 9m |
| Ranch Road 864 | 42 mi | 45m |
| Central Texas Expressway | 19.5 mi | 20m |
| United States Highway 190 | 18.7 mi | 27m |
| West US Highway 190 | 16.4 mi | 17m |
| North US Highway 183 | 15.1 mi | 15m |
| US 190 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 384.5 mi, about 6h 7m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,748 veh/hr typical · worst 2,121
Quietest
2 AM
~186 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 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 Little River-Academy, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on FM 436
8.2 mi
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11 min
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West Main Street
2
Continue on TX 317
0.1 mi
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18 sec
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South Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 190 Frontage Road
1.9 mi
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3 min
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US 190 Frontage Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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36 sec
Toward I 14 West, US 190 West
5
Merge onto I 14; US 190
11 mi
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11 min
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Central Texas Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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32 sec
Exit 287
Toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway
2.4 mi
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2 min
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West Central Texas Expressway
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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34 sec
Toward I 14 West, US 190 West
9
Merge onto I 14; US 190
8.8 mi
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9 min
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Central Texas Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 190
13 mi
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14 min
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US 190
Toward US 190 West: Lampasas
Use the slight left lane.
11
Turn right onto FM 1715
6.4 mi
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8 min
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FM 1715
12
At end of road, turn left onto FM 580
2.6 mi
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2 min
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East FM 580
13
Continue on FM 580
1.1 mi
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2 min
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East Avenue J
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 183; US 190; US 281
0.4 mi
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32 sec
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North Key Avenue
15
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi
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14 sec
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North US Highway 281
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
15 mi
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15 min
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North US Highway 183
17
Turn left onto US 190
61 mi
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1 hr 9 min
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US Highway 190 West
18
Continue on US 190
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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Boy Street
19
Turn left onto US 190; US 377
0.7 mi
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57 sec
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Bridge Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 190; US 377
127 ft
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1 sec
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Main Street
21
Turn right onto US 190; US 377
356 ft
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9 sec
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Blackburn Street
22
Turn right onto US 190; US 377
274 ft
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11 sec
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East Commerce Street
23
Turn left onto US 87; US 190; US 377
1.4 mi
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1 min
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Bridge Street
24
Turn right onto US 190
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Menard Highway
25
Continue on US 190
19 mi
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27 min
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United States Highway 190
26
Continue on US 190
11 mi
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11 min
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East US Highway 190
27
At end of road, turn left onto US 83; US 190
1.1 mi
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1 min
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US 83; US 190
28
Turn right onto US 190
16 mi
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17 min
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West US Highway 190
29
Turn left onto RM 864
42 mi
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45 min
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Ranch Road 864
30
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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34 sec
Toward I 10 West: El Paso
31
Merge onto I 10
385 mi
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6 hr 7 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
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49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
34
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
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27 sec
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North Mesa Street
35
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
For this 10-hour, 31-minute drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight driving. Plan for roughly three stops to break up the journey, ensuring you refuel and rest. Given the longest stretch is 384.5 miles on I-10, be mindful of your fuel levels before entering this segment. The estimated fuel cost of $92 is a good baseline for budgeting, but always carry a little extra. Consider an overnight stop around the halfway point to make the drive 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 305.4 miles from Little River-Academy, TX, or about 5h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 384.5 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 134 miles or 2h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 305.4 miles or 5h 38m 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 305.4 miles or 5h 38m
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 33m
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 Little River-Academy, 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 Little River-Academy, TX
Aim for roughly 305 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 305 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 134 miles from Little River-Academy, 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 384.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
202 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
403 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
305 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Lake, TX after about 305 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 134 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 305.4 miles from Little River-Academy, 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 384.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 305 miles or 5.3 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
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
Road Ranger
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
Service Plaza
1.4 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 websiteHeart of Texas Museum
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Brady, Texas
Hours: 1–5 pm
+13255970526
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 websiteHeart of Texas Country Music Museum
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Brady, Texas
Hours: Closed
+13255971895
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 10.5 and 610 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.5 mi into trip
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~16m in
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I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway
Merge onto I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.2 mi into trip
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~27m in
Take the exit toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop
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 287
Toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter...
5
24.1 mi into trip
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~30m in
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I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway
Merge onto I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
32.9 mi into trip
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~40m in
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US 190
Keep slight left at fork onto US 190 toward US 190 West: Lampasas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 190 West: Lampasas
8
610 mi into trip
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~10h 30m 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
$91.69 one way
$183.38 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
214 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $101.46 | $202.91 |
| premium | $4.57 | $109.78 | $219.55 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $150.92 | $301.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$92
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$222–$332
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 213.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $64 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 183.2 | 2 | $64.13 | $29.32 |
| Efficient EV | 152.7 | 1 | $53.45 | $24.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 244.3 | 3 | $85.51 | $39.09 |
Gas CO2
214 kg
EV CO2
71 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
Little River-Academy, TX
Late night in Little River-Academy on Friday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
El Paso, TX
Late night in El Paso on Friday
Local time
2:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
ENE 2 mph
19% chance
Live forecast
81°F
Brownwood, TX
202 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
7 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 31m 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 610.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
The majority of this drive, 91%, is on highways, suggesting a fast-paced journey for most of the 610.8 miles. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 384.5 miles on I-10, which means extended periods of consistent driving. While predominantly highway, the inclusion of US Highway 190 West and Ranch Road 864 might introduce some variations in road type and speed as you progress. Expect a long-distance drive feel, with the character of the road being largely defined by the interstate experience.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 384.5 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US Highway 190 West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in near I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 610.8 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 10.5 miles (I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles (I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,576 ft
488 ft
Total Climb
4,302 ft
Total Descent
1,077 ft
Highest Point
4,576 ft
~523.5 mi in
Elevation Range
4,088 ft
Notable High Points
4,576 ft at ~523.5 miles
+710 ft prominence
About the Cities
Starting in Little River-Academy, TX
Full guide →Founded 1836
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 384.5 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 305 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 33 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 33 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles (I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles (I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 10.5 hours each way, a round trip means 21.1 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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