Origin
North Alamo, TX
Evening in North Alamo on Saturday
Local time
8:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Alamo, 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 17m
Distance
786.9 mi
1,266 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$119
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
13h 6m
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6 AM
13h 18m
8 AM
13h 42m
10 AM
13h 26m
12 PM
13h 24m
3 PM
13h 28m
5 PM
13h 41m
8 PM
13h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Alamo, TX
Al d'Vilas
El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
North Alamo, TX to El Paso, TX is 786.9 miles and takes about 13 hours 17 minutes via I 10, I 69C, and US 281, with a fuel budget near $119 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a long-distance, overnight drive across the vast state of Texas, primarily traversing the Great Plains region. You'll be covering a significant amount of ground, so be prepared for a full day or two on the road. The route is straightforward, making it a practical choice for those needing to get from point A to point B efficiently.
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
393.4 miles from North Alamo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 59m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 535.3 mi | 8h 33m |
| I 69C | 144.5 mi | 2h 38m |
| US 281 | 68.5 mi | 1h 11m |
| McDermott Freeway | 15.5 mi | 18m |
| Nueces Street | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| South I Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East César E. Chávez Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| East Eldora Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 535.3 mi, about 8h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Alamo, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on this road
256 ft
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13 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto North Cesar Chavez Road
0.1 mi
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24 sec
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North Cesar Chavez Road
3
Turn left onto East Eldora Road
1.3 mi
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3 min
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East Eldora Road
4
Turn right onto FM 1426
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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Raul Longoria Road
5
Turn left onto FM 3461
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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West Nolana Loop
6
Turn right onto North Veterans Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North Veterans Boulevard
7
Continue on South I Road
1.5 mi
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2 min
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South I Road
8
Turn left onto East Wisconsin Road
0.2 mi
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30 sec
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East Wisconsin Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 69C North, US 281 North
10
Merge onto I 69C; US 281
74 mi
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1 hr 18 min
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I 69C; US 281
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69C; US 281
70 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
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I 69C; US 281
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281
15 mi
·
18 min
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Nueces Street
13
Continue on US 281
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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US 281
14
Take the exit onto US 281
68 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
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US 281
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 140B
Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East César E. Chávez Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 35 North
18
Merge onto I 10; I 35; US 87
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Pan Am Expressway
19
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
McDermott Freeway
Exit 156
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87
15 mi
·
17 min
·
McDermott Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
535 mi
·
8 hr 33 min
·
I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Missouri Avenue
24
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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North Mesa Street
25
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
Given the 13-hour duration, this trip is best split over two days to avoid fatigue. Plan to start early on your first day, aiming to cover roughly half the distance. Ensure you have plenty of fuel before departing, especially before entering longer stretches where services might be spaced out. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on I 10 covers over 500 miles. The recommended three stops are well-placed for breaks, but consider an overnight stay around the halfway point to make the drive more manageable.
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 393.4 miles from North Alamo, TX, or about 6h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 535.3 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 173 miles or 3h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 393.4 miles or 6h 59m 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 393.4 miles or 6h 59m
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 19m
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 North Alamo, 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 North Alamo, TX
Aim for roughly 393 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 393 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 173 miles from North Alamo, 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 10 for about 535.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
260 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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
519 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 Big Lake, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
393 mi · about 6.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kerrville, TX after about 393 miles or 6.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 173 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 393.4 miles from North Alamo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 535.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 393 miles or 6.6 hours on the road.
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 205 decision points cluster between mile 233.4 and 786.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
233.4 mi into trip
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~4h 20m in
Take the exit toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 140B
Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodom...
8
235.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 24m in
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I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
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 156
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
6
236.2 mi into trip
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~4h 25m in
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I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
250.8 mi into trip
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~4h 42m in
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I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
786.1 mi into trip
|
~13h 16m 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
$118.90 one way
$237.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
275 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $130.15 | $260.30 |
| premium | $4.54 | $140.50 | $280.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $173.74 | $347.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$119
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$249–$359
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 275.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $83 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 236.1 | 2 | $82.62 | $37.77 |
| Efficient EV | 196.7 | 2 | $68.85 | $31.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 314.8 | 3 | $110.17 | $50.36 |
Gas CO2
275 kg
EV CO2
92 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.
Destination
El Paso, TX
Evening in El Paso on Saturday
Local time
7:12 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Big Lake, TX
519 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.
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
6 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
13h 17m 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 789.9
View on nps.gov
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 217.9
View on nps.gov
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
30 mi from route
~75 min detour
Free
near mile 272.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This journey is predominantly an interstate experience, with 97% of the drive on highways, giving you long, uninterrupted stretches. You'll encounter a longest continuous segment of 535.3 miles on I 10, which means extended periods of highway driving. Expect a consistent pace as you navigate through much of the state. The character of the drive is that of a long-distance trek, designed for covering miles rather than exploring roadside attractions.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 535.3 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 69C. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 233.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 20 significant decision points across 786.9 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 233.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 235.3 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 236.2 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 North Alamo, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Alamodome along the way.
Alamodome
233.4 mi in
|
~4h 20m
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 535.3 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 393 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 233.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 235.3 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 236.2 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park 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 13.3 hours each way, a round trip means 26.6 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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