Ozona, TX to El Paso, TX is 347.2 miles and takes about 5h 34m via I 10, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region for its entirety. Given its predominantly highway profile, expect a straightforward drive focused on covering distance. It's a single-day trip, making it a practical option for transit between these two West Texas points.
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
173.6 miles from Ozona, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
345.8 mi
5h 31m
East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Avenue E
0.3 mi
<1m
North Mesa Street
0.3 mi
<1m
14th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
11th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Avenue D
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 345.8 mi, about 5h 31m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,133 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,521
Quietest
2 AM
~215 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.9×
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 Ozona, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on Avenue D
10 ft·5 sec·Avenue D
2
Turn left onto Loop 466
264 ft·12 sec·11th Street
3
Turn left onto TX 163
0.3 mi·28 sec·Avenue E
4
Turn right onto 14th Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·14th Street
5
Take the ramp
507 ft·12 sec
Toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
6
Merge onto I 10
346 mi·5 hr 31 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
9
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
10
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour, 34-minute drive, leaving Ozona in the morning will allow you to reach El Paso with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $50, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spread out in West Texas. The vast majority of this trip is on I 10, so plan your stops accordingly, perhaps midway through the 345.8-mile interstate segment.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 173.6 miles from Ozona, TX, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 345.8 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 76 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.6 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 35m
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 Ozona, 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 Ozona, TX
This is one driving day of about 347.2 miles and 5h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Ozona, 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 I 10 for about 345.8 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 346.4 — 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|Loop 466 / 11th Street
Turn left onto Loop 466 / 11th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|TX 163 / Avenue E
Turn left onto TX 163 / Avenue E
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|14th Street
Turn right onto 14th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
346.4 mi into trip|~5h 32m 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
$47.56 one way
$95.11 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg122 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$53.12
$106.24
premium
$4.23
$57.75
$115.51
diesel
$4.80
$65.56
$131.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
104.2
1
$36.46
$16.67
Efficient EV
86.8
0
$30.38
$13.89
EV Truck/SUV
138.9
1
$48.61
$22.22
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
41 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
Ozona, TX
Evening
in Ozona on Monday
Local time
6:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 to 20 mph82% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 6:02AM CDT until July 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:03AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Destination
El Paso, TX
Evening
in El Paso on Monday
Local time
5:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
E 5 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 6:02AM CDT until July 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:03AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo 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.
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
9 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
5h 34m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 347.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for 100% of this 347.2-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch on I 10 measures 345.8 miles. Expect minimal time on surface roads, as East Missouri Avenue and Avenue E in Ozona quickly lead to the interstate. The drive is characterized by long, open stretches of highway typical of West Texas, with the exits becoming more frequent as you approach El Paso.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 345.8 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and East Missouri Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Loop 466 / 11th Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loop 466 / 11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (TX 163 / Avenue E): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (14th Street): Navigation decision point.
Ozona, "The Biggest Little Town in the World," is an unincorporated town in Texas, about an hour south-west of San Angelo. It is the county seat (in fact, sole town) of Crockett County.
Top landmarks
•Crockett County Courthouse — historic place in Ozona, Crockett County, Texas
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 345.8 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loop 466 / 11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (TX 163 / Avenue E): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (14th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 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.
