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Trip from Refugio, TX to El Paso, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11h 18m
Distance
669.6 mi
1,078 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$92
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 9m
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6 AM
11h 19m
8 AM
11h 39m
10 AM
11h 26m
12 PM
11h 24m
3 PM
11h 27m
5 PM
11h 38m
8 PM
11h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Refugio, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
Spanning 669.6 miles across Texas, this journey from Refugio to El Paso requires a significant commitment of about 11 hours and 18 minutes of actual drive time. Because of the sheer distance, you should plan on splitting this trip over two days to ensure you arrive safely and without complete exhaustion. Budget approximately $102 for fuel to cover the trek, which takes you across the expansive Great Plains. While the route connects two points within the same state, the transition from the coastal plains near Refugio to the high desert terrain of El Paso is substantial. Approaching this as a two-day excursion provides the necessary flexibility to manage the long hours behind the wheel effectively.
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
334.8 miles from Refugio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 535.3 mi | 8h 33m |
| TX 239 | 28.1 mi | 37m |
| US Highway 183 | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| US Highway 181 North | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| McDermott Freeway | 15.5 mi | 18m |
| South US Highway 181 | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| I 37 | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| North US Highway 181 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 535.3 mi, about 8h 33m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 68 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,307 veh/hr typical · worst 1,681
Quietest
2 AM
~154 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.5×
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 Refugio, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on West Commons Street
43 ft
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8 sec
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West Commons Street
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Turn left onto US 77
0.7 mi
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58 sec
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North Alamo Street
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Continue on US 77 Alt; US 183
0.8 mi
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1 min
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North Alamo Street
4
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 183
23 mi
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24 min
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US Highway 183
5
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 183; TX 239
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3 min
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South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto US 59; TX 239
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3 min
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East Pearl Street
7
Turn right onto TX 239
28 mi
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37 min
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TX 239
8
At end of road, turn left onto TX 72; TX 239
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2 min
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East State Highway 72
9
At end of road, turn left onto TX 72; TX 239
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38 sec
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East Main Street
10
Turn right onto US 181 Bus
0.8 mi
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1 min
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North 5th Street
11
Continue on US 181 Bus
113 ft
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2 sec
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North 5th Street
12
Turn right onto US 181
0.7 mi
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1 min
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North Sunset Strip Drive
13
Continue on US 181
13 mi
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14 min
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South US Highway 181
14
Continue on US 181
1.3 mi
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1 min
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Front Street
15
Continue on US 181; FM 887
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6 min
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North US Highway 181
16
Continue on US 181
2.0 mi
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2 min
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South Storts Street
17
Continue on US 181
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4 min
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US Highway 181 South
18
Continue on US 181
3.6 mi
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4 min
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10th Street
19
Continue on US 181
17 mi
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19 min
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US Highway 181 North
20
Take the exit onto US 181
0.5 mi
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33 sec
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South US Highway 181
21
Merge onto I 37
8.7 mi
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9 min
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I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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27 sec
Exit 140B
Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi
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3 min
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East César E. Chávez Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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31 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 35 North
25
Merge onto I 10; I 35; US 87
93 ft
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1 sec
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South Pan Am Expressway
26
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87
0.9 mi
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1 min
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McDermott Freeway
Exit 156
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87
15 mi
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17 min
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McDermott Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
535 mi
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8 hr 33 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
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49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
31
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
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27 sec
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North Mesa Street
32
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
To tackle this 669.6-mile route comfortably, prioritize an early departure on your first day to get ahead of traffic. Since you have three planned stops, space them out strategically to break up the monotonous stretches of I-10 and keep your energy levels high. Given the 11-hour and 18-minute duration, finding a midpoint to overnight is essential to avoid fatigued driving. Always keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the long 535.3-mile interstate segment, as service areas can be spaced far apart in the more remote sections of the Texas plains. Planning your stops around the $102 fuel budget will help you maintain a steady pace throughout the two-day itinerary.
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 334.8 miles from Refugio, TX, or about 5h 56m 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 147 miles or 2h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 334.8 miles or 5h 56m 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 334.8 miles or 5h 56m
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 10h 20m
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 Refugio, 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 Refugio, TX
Aim for roughly 335 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 335 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 147 miles from Refugio, 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
221 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
442 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
335 mi · about 5.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Junction, TX after about 335 miles or 5.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 147 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 334.8 miles from Refugio, 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 335 miles or 5.7 hours on the road.
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.
Kerr County Westbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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El Paso County Westbound Rest Area
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Teepee Rest Stop
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Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
East Pecos County Sheffield Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
East Pecos County Sheffield Westbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Kerr County Eastbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Sutton County Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Sutton County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Culberson County Westbound Rest Area
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Culberson County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
El Paso County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
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Parking Area
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Picnic Area
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Scenic View
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Parking Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Circle K
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pecos County Eastbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Pecos County Westbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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Parking Area
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Parking Area
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Pilot Travel Center
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Love's Travel Stop
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Road Ranger
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Culberson County Safety Rest Area Eastbound
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Culberson County Safety Rest Area Westbound
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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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 websitePaisano Pete
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Final third
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Fort Stockton, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18003362166
Sonora Ice House Ranch Museum
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Sonora, Texas
Hours: 1–5 pm
+13253873754
Visit websiteFort Stockton Visitor Center
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Final third
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Fort Stockton, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+14323362264
Visit websiteCascade Caverns
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Boerne, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+18307558080
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 116.1 and 668.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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116.1 mi into trip
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~2h 21m 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
118 mi into trip
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~2h 25m 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
118.9 mi into trip
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~2h 26m 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.
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133.5 mi into trip
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~2h 43m 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.
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668.8 mi into trip
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~11h 17m 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
$91.71 one way
$183.43 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
234 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $102.44 | $204.89 |
| premium | $4.23 | $111.38 | $222.76 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $126.43 | $252.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$92
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$222–$332
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 234.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $70 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 200.9 | 2 | $70.31 | $32.14 |
| Efficient EV | 167.4 | 1 | $58.59 | $26.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 267.8 | 3 | $93.74 | $42.85 |
Gas CO2
234 kg
EV CO2
78 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.
Origin
Refugio, TX
Evening in Refugio on Monday
Local time
7:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny
SE 15 mph
7% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:19PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:10PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Destination
El Paso, TX
Evening in El Paso on Monday
Local time
6:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ESE 7 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:19PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:10PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
97°F
Big Lake, TX
442 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
3 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
11h 18m 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 669.6
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 115.4
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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 161.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a serious long-distance haul, as 97% of your travel takes place on high-speed highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 535.3 miles—on the I-10 corridor, which serves as the backbone of this route. The journey begins with smaller stretches on TX 239 and US Highway 183 before merging into the relentless pace of the interstate. While the road is efficient for covering ground, the character of the drive is defined by these massive, uninterrupted stretches of highway. Be prepared for a consistent, high-speed environment that demands focus as you transition from the local road network onto the primary transit arteries of the state.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 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?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and TX 239. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 116.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 669.6 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 116.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118 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 118.9 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,365 ft
269 ft
Total Climb
4,096 ft
Total Descent
651 ft
Highest Point
4,365 ft
~573.9 mi in
Elevation Range
4,096 ft
Notable High Points
4,365 ft at ~573.9 miles
+85 ft prominence
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 Refugio, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Alamodome along the way.
Alamodome
116.1 mi in
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~2h 21m
About the Cities
Starting in Refugio, TX
Full guide →Refugio is a small town on the South Barrier Coast of Texas. The county seat of Refugio County, Refugio is one of the older settlements in Texas, founded as a Catholic mission during the Spanish Texas era of the 18th century. Today, it sits as a crossroads and a halfway point between Victoria and Corpus Christi. Despite that, it still has several attractions, both historical and natural, that make it a destination in its own right.
Top landmarks
- • Refugio County Courthouse — building in Refugio, Refugio County, Texas
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).
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 335 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 58 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 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. There are 58 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 116.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118 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 118.9 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 11.3 hours each way, a round trip means 22.6 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, 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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