Origin
Littlefield, TX
Late night in Littlefield on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Littlefield, TX to El Paso, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 36m
Distance
357.1 mi
575 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 24m
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6 AM
6h 36m
8 AM
7h 1m
10 AM
6h 45m
12 PM
6h 42m
3 PM
6h 46m
5 PM
6h 59m
8 PM
6h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Littlefield, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
This 357.1-mile drive from Littlefield, TX to El Paso, TX will take approximately 6 hours and 36 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll be traveling primarily on US Highway 62 and Hobbs Highway, with about 48% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $54. This route offers a mixed driving experience as you transition from the Great Plains region of Texas to the El Paso area, also within the Great Plains. With only one recommended stop, this journey is designed for efficiency, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
178.6 miles from Littlefield, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 62 | 102.3 mi | 1h 46m |
| Hobbs Highway | 47.9 mi | 53m |
| West Carlsbad Highway | 39.6 mi | 45m |
| US 62 | 39.1 mi | 41m |
| National Parks Highway | 33.5 mi | 37m |
| Montana Avenue | 21.4 mi | 27m |
| Hall Avenue | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| US 385 | 11.5 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 62
— 102.3 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Littlefield, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on FM 54
130 ft
·
8 sec
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East Waylon Jennings Boulevard
2
Turn left onto US 385
12 mi
·
14 min
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Hall Avenue
3
Continue on US 385
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Badger Avenue
4
Continue on US 385
0.5 mi
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34 sec
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North US Highway 385
5
Turn slight left onto County Road
9.0 mi
·
11 min
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County Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto TX 114
0.5 mi
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33 sec
·
East State Highway 114
7
Turn right onto FM 3261
6.4 mi
·
6 min
·
H Moreland Road
8
Continue on FM 1585; FM 3261
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
FM 1585; FM 3261
9
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1585; FM 3261
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 1585; FM 3261
10
Turn right onto FM 3261
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
FM 3261
11
Continue on FM 41; FM 3261
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
FM 41; FM 3261
12
Turn left onto FM 3261
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 3261
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 385
12 mi
·
11 min
·
US 385
14
Turn right onto TX 137
2.3 mi
·
2 min
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State Highway 137
15
Continue on TX 137
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North 14th Street
16
Turn right onto US 62; US 385
39 mi
·
41 min
·
US 62; US 385
17
Turn right onto US 62; US 180
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Avenue A
18
Continue on US 62; US 180
28 mi
·
31 min
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Hobbs Highway
19
Continue on US 62; US 180
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marland Boulevard
20
Continue on US 62; US 180
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
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East Marland Street
21
Continue on US 62; US 180
2.5 mi
·
2 min
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West Marland Boulevard
22
Continue on US 62; US 180
40 mi
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45 min
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West Carlsbad Highway
23
Continue on US 62; US 180
20 mi
·
21 min
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Hobbs Highway
24
Continue on US 62; US 180
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
East Greene Street
25
Turn left onto US 62; US 180; US 285
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Canal Street
26
Turn slight right onto US 62; US 180
34 mi
·
37 min
·
National Parks Highway
27
Continue on US 62; US 180
102 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US Highway 62
28
Continue on US 62; US 180
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Montana Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn slight left onto US 62; US 180
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Paisano Drive
30
Turn right onto US 180
163 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard West
31
Take the ramp onto US 180
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 180
Toward I 10 West
32
Merge onto I 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Missouri Avenue
35
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Mesa Street
36
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour and 36-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Littlefield, TX, to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest 102.3-mile stretch on US Highway 62, as services might be spaced out. The $54 fuel cost is a helpful budget marker. This is a direct route, so focus on maintaining a steady pace and enjoying the journey across Texas.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 178.6 miles from Littlefield, TX, or about 3h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 79 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.6 miles or 3h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 27m
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 Littlefield, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Littlefield, TX
This is one driving day of about 357.1 miles and 6h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Littlefield, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 62 for about 102.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 178.6 miles from Littlefield, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 62 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 22.4 and 356.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
22.4 mi into trip
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~27m in
|
TX 114 / East State Highway 114
At end of road, turn left onto TX 114 / East State Highway 114
Navigation decision point
4
22.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
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FM 3261 / H Moreland Road
Turn right onto FM 3261 / H Moreland Road
Navigation decision point
4
29.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
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FM 1585; FM 3261
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1585; FM 3261
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
352.7 mi into trip
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~6h 30m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
356.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 34m 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
$53.96 one way
$107.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $59.06 | $118.12 |
| premium | $4.54 | $63.76 | $127.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $78.84 | $157.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.1 | 1 | $37.50 | $17.14 |
| Efficient EV | 89.3 | 1 | $31.25 | $14.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 142.8 | 1 | $49.99 | $22.85 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 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.
Destination
El Paso, TX
Late night in El Paso on Tuesday
Local time
3:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Carlsbad, NM
179 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.
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
6h 36m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a significant portion, 48%, utilizing highways. You'll encounter stretches on US Highway 62, Hobbs Highway, and West Carlsbad Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 102.3 miles on US Highway 62, which means you can settle in for a considerable period without needing to navigate complex turns. This drive is characterized by its straightforward path, offering a blend of faster highway sections and potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.3 mi on US Highway 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 22.4 miles in near TX 114 / East State Highway 114.
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 6h 36m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.4 miles (TX 114 / East State Highway 114): Navigation decision point; at 22.8 miles (FM 3261 / H Moreland Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.5 miles (FM 1585; FM 3261): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Littlefield, TX
Full guide →Founded 1912
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?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 36m. Total distance: 357.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 36m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.3 miles on US Highway 62. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.4 miles (TX 114 / East State Highway 114): Navigation decision point; at 22.8 miles (FM 3261 / H Moreland Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.5 miles (FM 1585; FM 3261): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.2 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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