Manor, TX to El Paso, TX is 591.9 miles and takes about 9h 59m via I 10 and West US Highway 290, with a fuel budget near $85 and an overnight stay recommended. This long-haul drive cuts across Texas, taking you from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. Most of the trip utilizes I 10, offering a straightforward path. Given the nearly 10-hour driving time, planning for an overnight stop will make this trip much more manageable and enjoyable.
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
295.9 miles from Manor, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 16m 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
North Mopac Expressway
7.2 mi
8m
Manor Expressway
6.1 mi
6m
US 290
5.9 mi
7m
South US Highway 281
5.4 mi
6m
East Main Street
4.6 mi
9m
West 45th Street
1.3 mi
2m
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
~1,534 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,924
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 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 Manor, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on Loop 212; FM 973
255 ft·10 sec·East Parsons Street
2
Turn right onto Loop 212
0.5 mi·59 sec·North Lexington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 290
1.0 mi·1 min·East US Highway 290
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on 290 Toll
6.1 mi·6 min·Manor Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 290
2.2 mi·2 min·US 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on RM 2222
1.1 mi·1 min·RM 2222
7
Turn left onto Guadalupe Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Guadalupe Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto West 51st Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·West 51st Street
9
Turn left onto North Lamar Boulevard
0.1 mi·16 sec·North Lamar Boulevard
10
Keep slight right at fork onto North Lamar Boulevard
0.4 mi·1 min·North Lamar Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto West 45th Street
1.3 mi·2 min·West 45th Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward Loop 1 SouthUse the left lane.
13
Merge onto Loop 1
7.2 mi·8 min·North Mopac Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, LlanoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
319 ft·7 sec
Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West
16
Merge onto US 290; TX 71
3.7 mi·4 min·US 290; TX 71
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
447 ft·6 sec·West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
18
Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
0.3 mi·23 sec·West US 290 Frontage Rd
19
Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
0.5 mi·33 sec·West US 290 Bypass Lanes
20
Continue on US 290
378 ft·4 sec·West US Highway 290
21
Continue on US 290
30 mi·37 min·West US Highway 290
Use the left lane.
22
Merge onto US 281; US 290
5.4 mi·6 min·South US Highway 281
23
Turn left onto US 290
1.1 mi·1 min·East Main Street
Toward Fredericksburg
24
Continue on US 290
27 mi·30 min·West US Highway 290
25
Continue on US 290
3.5 mi·7 min·East Main Street
26
Continue on US 290
39 mi·42 min·West US Highway 290
27
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
28
Merge onto I 10
458 mi·7 hr 16 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
31
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
32
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
For this 591.9-mile drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended. Aim to leave in the morning to maximize your daylight hours on the first day. Consider stopping around the halfway point, or after about 5-6 hours of driving, to break up the nearly 10-hour total time. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on I 10, as services can sometimes be spaced further apart in West Texas. Your estimated fuel cost is around $85, so budget accordingly.
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 295.9 miles from Manor, TX, or about 5h 16m 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 130 miles or 2h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 295.9 miles or 5h 16m 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 295.9 miles or 5h 16m
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 1m
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 Manor, 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 Manor, TX
Aim for roughly 296 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 296 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 130 miles from Manor, 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 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 591.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Loop 212 / North Lexington Street
Turn right onto Loop 212 / North Lexington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
11.8 mi into trip|~15m in|North Lamar Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto North Lamar Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
12.2 mi into trip|~16m in|West 45th Street
Turn right onto West 45th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
20.9 mi into trip|~27m 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
591.1 mi into trip|~9h 58m 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
$88.85 one way
$177.71 round trip
$3.81/gal25.4 MPG avg207 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$98.32
$196.63
premium
$4.57
$106.38
$212.76
diesel
$6.18
$143.99
$287.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$89
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$219–$329
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 207.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $62 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
177.6
2
$62.15
$28.41
Efficient EV
148
1
$51.79
$23.68
EV Truck/SUV
236.8
2
$82.87
$37.88
Gas CO2
207 kg
EV CO2
69 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Manor, TX
Night
in Manor on Tuesday
Local time
9:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
E 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
El Paso, TX
Evening
in El Paso on Tuesday
Local time
8:58 PM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 5 mph19% chanceLive forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
9h 59m 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 591.9
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 81.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 98% of the 591.9 miles on major roads like I 10. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 457.8 miles on I 10, so expect long periods of consistent cruising. The transition from highway to surface roads will occur near the end of your drive, specifically when you transition off of I 10. Be prepared for a shift from high-speed travel to potentially more local traffic and varied speed limits.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 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?
9/10
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 early in the drive near Loop 212 / North Lexington Street.
Driving Effort9/10
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 18 significant decision points across 591.9 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: near the start (Loop 212 / North Lexington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (North Lamar Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (West 45th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,630 ft532 ft
Total Climb
4,465 ft
Total Descent
1,283 ft
Highest Point
4,630 ft
~510.4 mi in
Elevation Range
4,098 ft
Notable High Points
4,016 ft at ~425.4 miles+104 ft prominence
4,630 ft at ~510.4 miles+718 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Manor, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fredericksburg along the way.
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 296 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 41 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 41 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loop 212 / North Lexington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (North Lamar Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (West 45th Street): 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 10.0 hours each way, a round trip means 20.0 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.
