This 806.7-mile journey from Red Lick, TX to El Paso, TX will take approximately 13 hours and 40 minutes of driving time, making it a solid two-day trip. You'll be on major interstates for the entire 100% highway portion, primarily utilizing I-20 and I-30 before transitioning to I-10. Budget around $122 for fuel. This long-distance drive traverses the Great Plains for both its origin and destination, offering a consistent landscape. With three planned stops, you can break up the drive comfortably over two days.
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
403.4 miles from Red Lick, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
421 mi
7h
I 30
214.5 mi
3h 47m
I 10
166.7 mi
2h 43m
West New Boston Road
2 mi
2m
FM 3419
1.1 mi
2m
FM 2253
0.5 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 Red Lick, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on FM 3419
1.1 mi·2 min·FM 3419
2
Turn right onto US 82
2.0 mi·2 min·West New Boston Road
3
Turn right onto FM 2253
0.5 mi·1 min·FM 2253
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
5
Merge onto I 30
214 mi·3 hr 47 min·I 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 20
421 mi·7 hr·I 20
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 10
167 mi·2 hr 43 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
10
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
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Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
Given the 13-hour and 40-minute duration, splitting this drive over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight driving. Plan your three stops strategically for fuel and rest, perhaps around the 3-4 hour marks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest 421-mile stretch on I-20, as services can be spread out. Breaking the journey into two 6-7 hour driving days will make the trip much 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 403.4 miles from Red Lick, TX, or about 6h 59m 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 177 miles or 3h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 403.4 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 403.4 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 40m
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 Red Lick, 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 Red Lick, TX
Aim for roughly 403 miles and 6.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 403 miles and 6.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 177 miles from Red Lick, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 805.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 82 / West New Boston Road
Turn right onto US 82 / West New Boston Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.8 mi into trip|~7m in|I 30
Merge onto I 30
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
218.3 mi into trip|~3h 54m in|I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
639.3 mi into trip|~10h 55m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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805.9 mi into trip|~13h 38m 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
$121.89 one way
$243.79 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg282 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$133.42
$266.85
premium
$4.54
$144.03
$288.06
diesel
$5.61
$178.11
$356.22
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: 282.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
29 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Texas Best Smokehouse - Tesla Supercharger
Nash, TX
Tesla
20 DCFC
Tiger Mart Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger
New Boston, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Exxon - Tesla Supercharger
Greenville, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
City of Sulphur Springs Police Department - Tesla Supercharger
Sulphur Springs, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Buc-ee's - Tesla Supercharger
Royse City, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
EAG Ford/Dodge Mt. Pleasant - DCFC
Mount Pleasant, TX
Blink Network
6 DCFC
Sulphur Springs, TX Rechargery Relay @ Casey's - Industrial Dr W.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $85 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
242
2
$84.70
$38.72
Efficient EV
201.7
2
$70.59
$32.27
EV Truck/SUV
322.7
4
$112.94
$51.63
Gas CO2
282 kg
EV CO2
94 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 Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Red Lick, TX
Evening
in Red Lick on Saturday
Local time
8:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
El Paso, TX
Evening
in El Paso on Saturday
Local time
7:10 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
4 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 40m 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 806.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly interstate experience on this 100% highway route. The character is that of a long-distance drive, characterized by efficient travel on major arteries. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 421 miles solely on I-20, demanding focus and stamina. While the highway percentage is high, the route is designed for covering ground, so anticipate a straightforward driving experience focused on reaching your destination.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 82 / West New Boston Road.
Driving Effort6/10
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 806.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.1 miles (US 82 / West New Boston Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 218.3 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13h 40m 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 403 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 1.1 miles (US 82 / West New Boston Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 218.3 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
