Origin
Rhome, TX
Late night in Rhome on Tuesday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rhome, TX to El Paso, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 27m
Distance
612.7 mi
986 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$93
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 18m
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6 AM
10h 28m
8 AM
10h 47m
10 AM
10h 34m
12 PM
10h 32m
3 PM
10h 35m
5 PM
10h 46m
8 PM
10h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rhome, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
Rhome, TX to El Paso, TX is 612.7 miles and takes about 10 hours 27 minutes via I 20 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $93 and best split over two days. This long-haul drive crosses the expansive Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward path across the state. With 95% of the route on highways, expect mostly efficient travel. This trip is ideal for those looking to cover a significant distance efficiently, with a recommended two-day pace to make the most of the drive.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
306.3 miles from Rhome, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 404.9 mi | 6h 43m |
| I 10 | 166.7 mi | 2h 43m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 51 | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| South Farm-to-Market Road 51 | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| East State Highway 114 | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Northwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Rock Island Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 404.9 mi, about 6h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhome, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on US 81 Bus; US 287 Bus; TX 114 Bus
0.2 mi
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20 sec
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South Main Street
2
Turn left onto TX 114 Bus
0.3 mi
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37 sec
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B.C. Rhome Avenue
3
Continue on TX 114
3.9 mi
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5 min
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East State Highway 114
4
Continue on TX 114
2.2 mi
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4 min
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East Rock Island Avenue
5
Continue on TX 114
4.4 mi
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5 min
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East State Highway 114
6
Turn straight
0.2 mi
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40 sec
Toward FM 51 South: Springtown
7
Turn left onto FM 51
10 mi
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15 min
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South Farm-to-Market Road 51
8
Continue on FM 51
13 mi
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19 min
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Farm-to-Market Road 51
9
Turn right onto Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
10
Continue on Northwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
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3 min
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Northwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
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3 min
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Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
12
Turn right onto West Interstate 20
0.1 mi
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12 sec
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West Interstate 20
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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24 sec
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
14
Merge onto I 20
405 mi
·
6 hr 43 min
·
I 20
15
Merge onto I 10
167 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
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49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
18
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
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27 sec
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North Mesa Street
19
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
Given the 10-hour 27-minute estimated drive time, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours for your first day, covering roughly half the distance. Factor in your recommended two stops for breaks and fuel. Keep an eye on fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on I 20, as services can be spaced out in some areas. Ensure your vehicle is in good condition for this significant mileage.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 306.3 miles from Rhome, TX, or about 5h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 404.9 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 135 miles or 2h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 306.3 miles or 5h 24m 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 306.3 miles or 5h 24m
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 9h 28m
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 Rhome, 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 Rhome, TX
Aim for roughly 306 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 306 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 135 miles from Rhome, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 404.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
202 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
404 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 Kermit, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
306 mi · about 5.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 306 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 135 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 306.3 miles from Rhome, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 404.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 306 miles or 5.2 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 11.1 and 612.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
11.1 mi into trip
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~16m in
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FM 51 / South Farm-to-Market Road 51
Turn left onto FM 51 / South Farm-to-Market Road 51
Navigation decision point
4
40.1 mi into trip
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~59m in
Take the ramp toward I 20 West: Abilene
Navigation decision point
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
5
445.2 mi into trip
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~7h 42m 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
611.9 mi into trip
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~10h 26m 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
4
612.4 mi into trip
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~10h 27m in
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TX 20 / North Mesa Street
Turn left onto TX 20 / North Mesa Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$92.58 one way
$185.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
214 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $101.34 | $202.67 |
| premium | $4.54 | $109.39 | $218.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $135.28 | $270.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$93
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$223–$333
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 214.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $64 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 183.8 | 2 | $64.33 | $29.41 |
| Efficient EV | 153.2 | 1 | $53.61 | $24.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 245.1 | 3 | $85.78 | $39.21 |
Gas CO2
214 kg
EV CO2
72 kg (66% 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
Late night in El Paso on Tuesday
Local time
4:18 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Sweetwater, TX
202 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
10h 27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway cruising, with 95% of the 612.7 miles on major interstates. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 404.9 miles on I 20, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. The transition to surface roads will occur after this long highway segment, offering a change of pace. Expect a high number of exits and potential for merging traffic as you navigate through various Texas landscapes.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 404.9 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 10. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.1 miles in near FM 51 / South Farm-to-Market Road 51.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 612.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 11.1 miles (FM 51 / South Farm-to-Market Road 51): Navigation decision point; at 40.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 445.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10h 27m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 404.9 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 306 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles (FM 51 / South Farm-to-Market Road 51): Navigation decision point; at 40.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 445.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.5 hours each way, a round trip means 20.9 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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