Embark on a substantial 588.9-mile journey from Mustang Ridge to El Paso, Texas, a trip designed for a 2-day adventure spanning approximately 9 hours and 56 minutes of driving. While this route utilizes major highways like I 10 and US Highway 290, the significant distance makes it more than a day trip. You'll be looking at an estimated fuel cost of $89, so factor that into your budget. This drive traverses the vast Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape for much of the way. With two recommended stops, you can break up the extensive mileage comfortably.
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
294.5 miles from Mustang Ridge, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 15m 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
US Highway 183 South
8.2 mi
10m
US 290
6.1 mi
7m
South US Highway 281
5.4 mi
6m
East Main Street
4.6 mi
9m
Burleson Road
3.6 mi
6m
TX 71
2.9 mi
3m
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
~1,531 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,915
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 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 Mustang Ridge, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on TX 130 Toll
0.2 mi·9 sec·Pickle Parkway
2
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 460Toward US 183 North: AustinUse the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Continue on US 183
8.2 mi·10 min·US Highway 183 South
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Burleson Road
3.6 mi·6 min·Burleson Road
Use the left lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto East Ben White Boulevard
0.7 mi·1 min·East Ben White Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West
7
Merge onto TX 71
2.9 mi·3 min·TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 290; TX 71
6.1 mi·7 min·US 290; TX 71
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
447 ft·6 sec·West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
10
Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
0.3 mi·23 sec·West US 290 Frontage Rd
11
Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
0.5 mi·33 sec·West US 290 Bypass Lanes
12
Continue on US 290
378 ft·4 sec·West US Highway 290
13
Continue on US 290
30 mi·37 min·West US Highway 290
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto US 281; US 290
5.4 mi·6 min·South US Highway 281
15
Turn left onto US 290
1.1 mi·1 min·East Main Street
Toward Fredericksburg
16
Continue on US 290
27 mi·30 min·West US Highway 290
17
Continue on US 290
3.5 mi·7 min·East Main Street
18
Continue on US 290
39 mi·42 min·West US Highway 290
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
20
Merge onto I 10
458 mi·7 hr 16 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
23
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
24
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
To best manage this nearly 10-hour drive, plan to split it over two days. Departing early each morning will allow you to maximize daylight driving and reach your overnight stop at a reasonable hour. With only two recommended stops, be mindful of pacing yourself, especially during the longest stretch on I 10. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as services can be spread out on interstates; a good rule of thumb is to refuel when you hit a quarter tank. Consider an early morning departure from Mustang Ridge to make solid progress on day one.
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 294.5 miles from Mustang Ridge, TX, or about 5h 15m 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 294.5 miles or 5h 15m 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 294.5 miles or 5h 15m
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 8h 58m
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 Mustang Ridge, 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 Mustang Ridge, TX
Aim for roughly 294 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 294 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 130 miles from Mustang Ridge, 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 588.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North: Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 460
Toward US 183 North: Austin
5
8.8 mi into trip|~11m in|Burleson Road
Turn left onto Burleson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
12.4 mi into trip|~17m in|East Ben White Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto East Ben White Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
16.3 mi into trip|~23m in|US 290; TX 71
Keep slight left at fork onto US 290; TX 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
588.2 mi into trip|~9h 55m 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
$80.66 one way
$161.32 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg206 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$90.10
$180.19
premium
$4.23
$97.96
$195.91
diesel
$4.80
$111.20
$222.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$81
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$211–$321
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 206 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $62 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
176.7
2
$61.83
$28.27
Efficient EV
147.2
1
$51.53
$23.56
EV Truck/SUV
235.6
2
$82.45
$37.69
Gas CO2
206 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 Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Mustang Ridge, TX
Evening
in Mustang Ridge on Monday
Local time
7:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph38% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:06PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:03PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
El Paso, TX
Evening
in El Paso on Monday
Local time
6:23 PM
MDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ESE 7 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:06PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:03PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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
9h 56m 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 588.9
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 81.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a long-distance drive with a 98% highway share, dominated by I 10 for the majority of your travel. Expect long, straight stretches, including one segment of 457.8 miles on I 10, which means you'll experience extended periods of consistent speed. While the primary roads are interstate and US highways, the sheer scale of this drive suggests a predominantly straightforward, high-speed experience without many significant changes in road type or terrain. It's built for covering ground efficiently.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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?
7/10
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 around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 588.9 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: at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (Burleson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (East Ben White Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,645 ft639 ft
Total Climb
4,345 ft
Total Descent
1,271 ft
Highest Point
4,645 ft
~504.8 mi in
Elevation Range
4,005 ft
Notable High Points
4,645 ft at ~504.8 miles+715 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 Mustang Ridge, 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 294 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 43 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 43 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (Burleson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (East Ben White Boulevard): 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 9.9 hours each way, a round trip means 19.9 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.
