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Trip from Nash, TX to El Paso, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

13h 39m

Distance

808.3 mi

1,301 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$122

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
13h 27m ★
6 AM
13h 39m
8 AM
14h 4m
10 AM
13h 48m
12 PM
13h 45m
3 PM
13h 49m
5 PM
14h 2m
8 PM
13h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Nash, TX, TX

Nash, TX

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Downtown El Paso, TX, TX

El Paso, TX

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Trip Overview

Embarking on the 808.3-mile journey from Nash, TX, to El Paso, TX, is a substantial undertaking, clocking in at around 13 hours and 39 minutes of pure driving time. Given the distance and duration, this is best tackled over two days, allowing for comfortable breaks and an overnight stop. The route primarily utilizes I-30 and I-20, before transitioning to I-10, all of which are interstate highways, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for the entire trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $122, it's a significant but manageable expense for such a long haul across the heart of Texas. This drive offers a consistent pace across the Great Plains.

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

404.1 miles from Nash, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 421 mi 7h
I 30 218.8 mi 3h 51m
I 10 166.7 mi 2h 43m
North Kings Highway 0.9 mi 1m
East Missouri Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
North Mesa Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 421 mi, about 7h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nash, TX and El Paso, TX.

1

Start on FM 989

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Kings Highway
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
3

Merge onto I 30

219 mi · 3 hr 51 min · I 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Merge onto I 20

421 mi · 7 hr · I 20
Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto I 10

167 mi · 2 hr 43 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 19B Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

0.3 mi · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue
8

Turn left onto TX 20

0.3 mi · 27 sec · North Mesa Street
9

Arrive at destination

North Mesa Street

Trip Plan

For this 13-hour, 39-minute drive, splitting the trip over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to start early on your first day to maximize daylight driving. With three planned stops, consider spacing them out roughly every 4-5 hours to refuel and stretch your legs. The longest stretch of 421 miles on I-20 is a key segment to be aware of; ensure you have ample fuel before embarking on it. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the later stages of the drive towards El Paso.

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 404.1 miles from Nash, TX, or about 6h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 421 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 178 miles or 3h 9m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 404.1 miles or 6h 57m 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 404.1 miles or 6h 57m

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 12h 39m

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 Nash, 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 Nash, TX

Aim for roughly 404 miles and 6.8 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into El Paso, TX

Aim for roughly 404 miles and 6.8 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 178 miles from Nash, 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 20 for about 421 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Fort Worth, TX

267 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.

Downtown Midland, TX, TX

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Midland, TX

533 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 Midland, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Mount Pleasant, TX

404 mi · about 6.8h in

A practical overnight split lands near Mount Pleasant, TX after about 404 miles or 6.8 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Grand Prairie, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 178 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetwater, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 404.1 miles from Nash, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 404 miles or 6.8 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Texarkana Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Texarkana, Texas

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19037166203

Visit website

Loca Luna | Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Texarkana, Texas

2.7 mi

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Texarkana Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19037166203

Visit website

Texas Best Smokehouse Nash

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Nash, Texas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+19032557167

Loca Luna | Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+19033060531

Visit website

El Paso Museum of History

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 808.3

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19152123150

Visit website

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 173.2

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

Magoffin Home State Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 808.3

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19155335147

Visit website

Tom Lea Upper Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 808.3

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+19152120092

Visit website

International Museum of Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 808.3

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 1–5 pm

+19155436747

Visit website

Ellen Noël Art Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 519.6

Odessa, Texas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14325509696

Visit website

Stonehenge Replica

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 519.6

Odessa, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14325522020

Visit website

Altitude Trampoline Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 519.6

Odessa, Texas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14322726921

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 807.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 30

Merge onto I 30

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
219.9 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in | I 20

Merge onto I 20

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
640.9 mi into trip | ~10h 54m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
807.5 mi into trip | ~13h 37m 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

$122.14 one way

$244.27 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 283 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $133.69 $267.38
premium $4.54 $144.32 $288.63
diesel $5.61 $178.46 $356.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$122

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$252–$362

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 282.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $85 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 242.5 2 $84.87 $38.80
Efficient EV 202.1 2 $70.73 $32.33
EV Truck/SUV 323.3 4 $113.16 $51.73

Gas CO2

283 kg

EV CO2

95 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Nash, TX

Evening in Nash on Saturday

Local time

8:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

El Paso, TX

Evening in El Paso on Saturday

Local time

7:08 PM

MDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live 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

28 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

13h 39m 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

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 808.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a classic long-distance drive, characterized by its 100% highway share. Expect stretches of consistent, high-speed travel primarily on I-20 and I-10. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 421 miles on I-20, so be prepared for extended periods of focused driving. While the route is almost entirely interstate, it provides a straightforward and efficient way to cover ground across Texas. The road's personality is one of steady progress, with minimal deviations from the main thoroughfares.

100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 421 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 30. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 808.3 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 219.9 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in El Paso, TX

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

13h 39m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 421 miles on I 20. 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 404 miles on day one.

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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 219.9 miles (I 20): 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 13.7 hours each way, a round trip means 27.3 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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