Origin
San Elizario, TX
Late night in San Elizario on Sunday
Local time
4:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from San Elizario, TX to El Paso, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Elizario, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
San Elizario to El Paso is 20.5 miles and takes about 30m via Loop 375 and Socorro Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Texas, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. Expect a local feel for most of this trip, with plenty of turns and intersections. It's a straightforward hop between two points, ideal for a quick transfer or a brief exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Loop 375 | 11 mi | 12m |
| Socorro Road | 7 mi | 12m |
| East Paisano Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Americas Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Mesa Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| San Elizario Rd | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Mesa Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Loop 375
— 11 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Elizario, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on San Elizario Rd.
438 ft
·
24 sec
·
San Elizario Rd
2
At end of road, turn left onto FM 258
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Socorro Road
3
Turn left onto South Americas Avenue
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Americas Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
5
Merge onto Loop 375
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Loop 375
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 59
Toward US 62: Paisano Drive
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto US 62
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Paisano Drive
8
Turn right onto South Mesa Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Mesa Street
9
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 258 / Socorro Road
At end of road, turn left onto FM 258 / Socorro Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
South Americas Avenue
Turn left onto South Americas Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Loop 375
Merge onto Loop 375
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward US 62: Paisano Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59
Toward US 62: Paisano Drive
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
South Mesa Street
Turn right onto South Mesa Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 Sunday
Local time
4:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features no highway driving, so you'll be on surface roads for the entire 20.5 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 11 miles on Loop 375. You'll navigate through a series of intersections and local streets, with traffic lights and cross-streets being common. Expect to be making frequent adjustments to your speed and direction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on Loop 375.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near FM 258 / Socorro Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FM 258 / Socorro Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (South Americas Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (Loop 375): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in El Paso, TX
Full guide →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.
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 30m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 miles on Loop 375. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FM 258 / Socorro Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (South Americas Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (Loop 375): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at El Paso, TX before heading back.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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