Lorenzo to El Paso is 363.9 miles and takes about 6h 44m via US Highway 62, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive will take you across the Great Plains region of Texas, starting in the flatter expanses and heading west. With a little under 7 hours of driving time, it's a manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily be on US Highway 62 for a good portion of the way, so expect a mix of highway cruising and potentially some more rural stretches as you approach El Paso.
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
181.9 miles from Lorenzo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 62
102.3 mi
1h 46m
Hobbs Highway
47.9 mi
53m
Seagraves Road
40.4 mi
42m
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi
45m
National Parks Highway
33.5 mi
37m
Marsha Sharp Freeway
26.3 mi
29m
Montana Avenue
21.4 mi
27m
US Highway 82
16.4 mi
17m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 62
— 102.3 mi, about 1h 46m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~6,366 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~452 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.1×
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 Lorenzo, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on 4th Street
70 ft·8 sec·4th Street
2
Turn left onto FM 378
0.3 mi·32 sec·Harrison Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 62; US 82; TX 114
16 mi·17 min·US Highway 82
4
Turn straight onto US 82
2.5 mi·3 min·Parkway Drive
5
Continue on US 82
26 mi·29 min·Marsha Sharp Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 62; US 82
15 mi·16 min·US 62; US 82
7
Continue on US 62; US 385
40 mi·42 min·Seagraves Road
8
Turn right onto US 62; US 180
0.3 mi·18 sec·West Avenue A
9
Continue on US 62; US 180
28 mi·31 min·Hobbs Highway
10
Continue on US 62; US 180
1.3 mi·1 min·North Marland Boulevard
11
Continue on US 62; US 180
0.6 mi·44 sec·East Marland Street
12
Continue on US 62; US 180
2.5 mi·2 min·West Marland Boulevard
13
Continue on US 62; US 180
40 mi·45 min·West Carlsbad Highway
14
Continue on US 62; US 180
20 mi·21 min·Hobbs Highway
15
Continue on US 62; US 180
6.5 mi·8 min·East Greene Street
16
Turn left onto US 62; US 180; US 285
2.0 mi·2 min·South Canal Street
17
Turn slight right onto US 62; US 180
34 mi·37 min·National Parks Highway
18
Continue on US 62; US 180
102 mi·1 hr 46 min·US Highway 62
19
Continue on US 62; US 180
21 mi·27 min·Montana Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn slight left onto US 62; US 180
0.5 mi·40 sec·East Paisano Drive
21
Turn right onto US 180
163 ft·3 sec·Gateway Boulevard West
22
Take the ramp onto US 180
0.2 mi·25 sec·US 180
Toward I 10 West
23
Merge onto I 10
3.6 mi·4 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
26
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
27
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
Since this route can be completed in under 7 hours, it's best tackled in a single day. Aim to leave Lorenzo in the morning to give yourself plenty of daylight for the drive. You'll only need one planned stop, so consider breaking up the 102.3-mile stretch on US Highway 62. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you get further west, and budget around $53 for gas. The mixed highway and surface road nature means you might encounter more varied speed limits, so stay aware of posted signs.
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 181.9 miles from Lorenzo, TX, or about 3h 23m 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.9 miles or 3h 23m 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 34m
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 Lorenzo, 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 Lorenzo, TX
This is one driving day of about 363.9 miles and 6h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lorenzo, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 363.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|FM 378 / Harrison Avenue
Turn left onto FM 378 / Harrison Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
100.9 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A
Turn right onto US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A
Navigation decision point
4
359.3 mi into trip|~6h 37m in|US 180
Take the ramp onto US 180 toward I 10 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 West
5
359.5 mi into trip|~6h 38m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
363.1 mi into trip|~6h 42m 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
$49.84 one way
$99.69 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg127 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$55.67
$111.35
premium
$4.23
$60.53
$121.06
diesel
$4.80
$68.71
$137.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
109.2
1
$38.21
$17.47
Efficient EV
91
1
$31.84
$14.56
EV Truck/SUV
145.6
1
$50.95
$23.29
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
43 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.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Lorenzo, TX
Late night
in Lorenzo on Monday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
El Paso, TX
Night
in El Paso on Sunday
Local time
11:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy
E 6 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:45AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:45AM MDT until July 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
100°F
Carlsbad, NM
182 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 44m 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.
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 363.9
Come experience mountains and canyons, desert and dunes, night skies and spectacular vistas within a place unlike any other. Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permi...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is 46% highway, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on US Highway 62 is 102.3 miles, so you'll have a good opportunity for uninterrupted driving there. Expect the transition from highway to surface roads to occur around the halfway point of your journey. Given the mixed profile, be prepared for varied driving conditions, from open road cruising to potentially more local traffic as you pass through smaller towns.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 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?
3/10
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 early in the drive near FM 378 / Harrison Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
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 44m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 8 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 378 / Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 100.9 miles (US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A): Navigation decision point; at 359.3 miles (US 180): Navigation decision point.
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
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
Yes — we found about 5 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 378 / Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 100.9 miles (US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A): Navigation decision point; at 359.3 miles (US 180): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial and Guadalupe Mountains National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.5 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.
