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Trip from Petersburg, TX to El Paso, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 4m
Distance
374.1 mi
602 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 53m
★
6 AM
7h 5m
8 AM
7h 27m
10 AM
7h 12m
12 PM
7h 10m
3 PM
7h 14m
5 PM
7h 26m
8 PM
6h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Petersburg, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
This 374.1-mile journey from Petersburg, TX to El Paso, TX is a solid day trip, taking approximately 7 hours and 4 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing US Highway 62, you'll experience a mixed drive with a significant portion on this main artery. With a fuel cost estimated at $57 and two planned stops, it's a manageable excursion across the Great Plains. This route offers a straightforward path, making it a practical choice for those looking to cover ground efficiently within a single day. The drive is best suited for those who appreciate a direct route without extensive scenic detours.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
187 miles from Petersburg, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 38m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 62 | 102.3 mi | 1h 46m |
| Hobbs Highway | 47.9 mi | 53m |
| Seagraves Road | 40.4 mi | 42m |
| West Carlsbad Highway | 39.6 mi | 45m |
| National Parks Highway | 33.5 mi | 37m |
| US 62 | 28 mi | 30m |
| Marsha Sharp Freeway | 26.3 mi | 29m |
| Montana Avenue | 21.4 mi | 27m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 62
— 102.3 mi, about 1h 46m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~6,366 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~452 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 Petersburg, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on Avenue H
149 ft
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11 sec
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Avenue H
2
Turn left onto FM 789
14 mi
·
24 min
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Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 62; US 82; TX 114; FM 789
13 mi
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13 min
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US 62; US 82; TX 114; FM 789
4
Turn straight onto US 82
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Parkway Drive
5
Continue on US 82
26 mi
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29 min
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Marsha Sharp Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 62; US 82
15 mi
·
16 min
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US 62; US 82
7
Continue on US 62; US 385
40 mi
·
42 min
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Seagraves Road
8
Turn right onto US 62; US 180
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
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West Avenue A
9
Continue on US 62; US 180
28 mi
·
31 min
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Hobbs Highway
10
Continue on US 62; US 180
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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North Marland Boulevard
11
Continue on US 62; US 180
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
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East Marland Street
12
Continue on US 62; US 180
2.5 mi
·
2 min
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West Marland Boulevard
13
Continue on US 62; US 180
40 mi
·
45 min
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West Carlsbad Highway
14
Continue on US 62; US 180
20 mi
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21 min
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Hobbs Highway
15
Continue on US 62; US 180
6.5 mi
·
8 min
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East Greene Street
16
Turn left onto US 62; US 180; US 285
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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South Canal Street
17
Turn slight right onto US 62; US 180
34 mi
·
37 min
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National Parks Highway
18
Continue on US 62; US 180
102 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US Highway 62
19
Continue on US 62; US 180
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Montana Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn slight left onto US 62; US 180
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Paisano Drive
21
Turn right onto US 180
163 ft
·
3 sec
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Gateway Boulevard West
22
Take the ramp onto US 180
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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US 180
Toward I 10 West
23
Merge onto I 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
26
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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North Mesa Street
27
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 7-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Petersburg, TX, to maximize daylight and allow for your two stops. With 374.1 miles to cover, pacing yourself is key; the longest stretch of 102.3 miles on US Highway 62 means you'll want to plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer, less populated segments. Given the single-day feasibility, flexibility is your advantage, but be prepared for a direct driving experience across the Great Plains.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 187 miles from Petersburg, TX, or about 3h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.3 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 82 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187 miles or 3h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 55m
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 Petersburg, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Petersburg, TX
This is one driving day of about 374.1 miles and 7h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Petersburg, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 62 for about 102.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
187 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 187 miles from Petersburg, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 62 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
El Paso Museum of History
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
El Paso, Texas
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+19152123150
Visit websiteMagoffin Home State Historic Site
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
El Paso, Texas
Hours: 9 am–4 pm
+19155335147
Visit websiteTom Lea Upper Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
El Paso, Texas
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+19152120092
Visit websiteInternational Museum of Art
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
El Paso, Texas
Hours: 1–5 pm
+19155436747
Visit websitePine Springs Visitor Center
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Salt Flat, Texas
Hours: 8 am–4 pm
+19158283251
Visit websiteAmerican Windmill Museum
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18067478734
Visit websiteEl Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.6 mi from route
~6 min detour
El Paso, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+19152120966
Visit websiteMackenzie Main City Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18067752673
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 373.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FM 789 / Main Street
Turn left onto FM 789 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
111.1 mi into trip
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~2h 12m in
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US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A
Turn right onto US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A
Navigation decision point
4
369.5 mi into trip
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~6h 58m in
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US 180
Take the ramp onto US 180 toward I 10 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 West
5
369.7 mi into trip
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~6h 58m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
373.3 mi into trip
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~7h 2m 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
$51.24 one way
$102.48 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
131 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $57.23 | $114.47 |
| premium | $4.23 | $62.23 | $124.45 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $70.64 | $141.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112.2 | 1 | $39.28 | $17.96 |
| Efficient EV | 93.5 | 1 | $32.73 | $14.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 149.6 | 1 | $52.37 | $23.94 |
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 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.
Origin
Petersburg, TX
Late night in Petersburg on Monday
Local time
1:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 10 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 17 at 1:35AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 1:00AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
El Paso, TX
Late night in El Paso on Monday
Local time
12:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy
ESE 5 to 8 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 17 at 1:35AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 1:00AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
100°F
Carlsbad, NM
187 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.
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
10 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
7h 4m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 374.1
View on nps.gov
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
National Park
Come experience mountains and canyons, desert and dunes, night skies and spectacular vistas within a place unlike any other. Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permi...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
$10
near mile 270.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive is characterized as a 'Mixed drive,' with 44% of the route on highways. You'll encounter stretches of US Highway 62, including a significant 102.3-mile segment without interruption. Hobbs Highway and Seagraves Road also feature in your navigation. While not an entirely monotonous experience, expect a balance between faster highway sections and local road driving as you traverse the landscape. The road's personality is generally direct and functional, designed for efficient travel rather than dramatic vistas.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.3 mi on US Highway 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 789 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 8 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 789 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 111.1 miles (US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A): Navigation decision point; at 369.5 miles (US 180): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,401 ft
3,183 ft
Total Climb
3,542 ft
Total Descent
3,081 ft
Highest Point
5,401 ft
~267.2 mi in
Elevation Range
2,218 ft
Notable High Points
5,401 ft at ~267.2 miles
+1,458 ft prominence
4,664 ft at ~320.7 miles
+261 ft prominence
About the Cities
Starting in Petersburg, TX
Full guide →Arriving in El Paso, TX
Full guide →“The Sun City” · Founded 1680
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 4m. Total distance: 374.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.3 miles on US Highway 62. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 789 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 111.1 miles (US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A): Navigation decision point; at 369.5 miles (US 180): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial and Guadalupe Mountains National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.2 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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