Origin
San Elizario, TX
Late night in San Elizario on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
MDT
Current temp
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Trip from San Elizario, TX to Westway, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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Westway, TX
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Trip Overview
San Elizario, TX to Westway, TX is 37.4 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Loop 375 and Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey between two Texas communities. Expect a local feel with frequent turns rather than a high-speed highway experience. Given its brevity, you can easily complete this trip in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It’s a practical route for connecting these nearby points without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Loop 375 | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| Camino Real de Tierra Adentro | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| Socorro Road | 7 mi | 12m |
| Border West Expressway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| South Americas Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Desert Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Zinn Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| San Elizario Rd | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Loop 375
— 12.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Elizario, TX and Westway, 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
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Loop 375
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on 375 Toll
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Border West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 85
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Toward I 10 West
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 85; US 180
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 2
Toward Spur 37: Vinton Road, Westway Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto North Desert Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Desert Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Westway Boulevard
361 ft
·
14 sec
·
Westway Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Kingsway Drive
308 ft
·
16 sec
·
Kingsway Drive
14
Turn right onto Zinn Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Zinn Road
15
Arrive at destination
Zinn Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from San Elizario, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 7.9 and 37.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
5
26 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 85 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Merge onto US 85 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
29.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 10; US 85; US 180 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 85; US 180 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
36.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward Spur 37: Vinton Road, Westway Drive
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 2
Toward Spur 37: Vinton Road, Westway Drive
5
37.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Zinn Road
Turn right onto Zinn Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Westway, TX
Late night in Westway on Sunday
Local time
4:02 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
52m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 15% of the route on highways. You'll navigate primarily on roads like Loop 375, Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, and Socorro Road, which means paying attention to local traffic and frequent directional changes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 12.6 miles on Loop 375, offering a brief period of more consistent driving. Be prepared for a varied driving experience that shifts between slightly more open road segments and tighter, more urban-feeling sections as you make your way across.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on Loop 375.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near Loop 375.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 37.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (Loop 375): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles (US 85 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles (I 10; US 85; US 180 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on Loop 375. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Westway, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 7.9 miles (Loop 375): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles (US 85 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles (I 10; US 85; US 180 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Westway, 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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