Seymour, TX to El Paso, TX is 500.6 miles and takes about 9 hours 8 minutes via US Highway 62, US Highway 82 West, and Hobbs Highway, with a fuel budget near $73 and a recommendation for 2 days. This long-haul drive traverses the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward path across the state. With a significant portion on highways, it's a practical choice for those prioritizing direct travel over extensive sightseeing. Planning for two days allows for a more relaxed pace and the opportunity to break up the roughly 500-mile distance comfortably.
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
250.3 miles from Seymour, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 62
102.3 mi
1h 46m
US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi
1h 38m
Hobbs Highway
47.9 mi
53m
Seagraves Road
40.4 mi
42m
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi
45m
National Parks Highway
33.5 mi
37m
US Highway 82
32 mi
33m
Marsha Sharp Freeway
26.3 mi
29m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 62
— 102.3 mi, about 1h 46m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~6,366 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~452 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Seymour, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business; TX 114
24 ft·7 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi·1 min·East California Street
3
Continue on US 82; TX 114
93 mi·1 hr 38 min·US Highway 82 West
4
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi·25 min·West Highway 82
5
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·East Main Street
6
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi·7 min·US Highway 82
7
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·4th Street
8
Continue on US 82; TX 114
25 mi·26 min·US Highway 82
9
Turn straight onto US 82
2.5 mi·3 min·Parkway Drive
10
Continue on US 82
26 mi·29 min·Marsha Sharp Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 62; US 82
15 mi·16 min·US 62; US 82
12
Continue on US 62; US 385
40 mi·42 min·Seagraves Road
13
Turn right onto US 62; US 180
0.3 mi·18 sec·West Avenue A
14
Continue on US 62; US 180
28 mi·31 min·Hobbs Highway
15
Continue on US 62; US 180
1.3 mi·1 min·North Marland Boulevard
16
Continue on US 62; US 180
0.6 mi·44 sec·East Marland Street
17
Continue on US 62; US 180
2.5 mi·2 min·West Marland Boulevard
18
Continue on US 62; US 180
40 mi·45 min·West Carlsbad Highway
19
Continue on US 62; US 180
20 mi·21 min·Hobbs Highway
20
Continue on US 62; US 180
6.5 mi·8 min·East Greene Street
21
Turn left onto US 62; US 180; US 285
2.0 mi·2 min·South Canal Street
22
Turn slight right onto US 62; US 180
34 mi·37 min·National Parks Highway
23
Continue on US 62; US 180
102 mi·1 hr 46 min·US Highway 62
24
Continue on US 62; US 180
21 mi·27 min·Montana Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn slight left onto US 62; US 180
0.5 mi·40 sec·East Paisano Drive
26
Turn right onto US 180
163 ft·3 sec·Gateway Boulevard West
27
Take the ramp onto US 180
0.2 mi·25 sec·US 180
Toward I 10 West
28
Merge onto I 10
3.6 mi·4 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
31
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
32
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
Given the 9-hour estimated drive time, this route is best tackled over two days. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight. With two planned stops, you can strategically break up the 500.6 miles into manageable segments, perhaps covering around 250 miles each day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 102.3 miles on US Highway 62, as services can be spaced out in this region. Budgeting around $73 for fuel should cover the trip. Consider making your overnight stop roughly halfway, around the 250-mile mark, to ensure a balanced and less fatiguing drive.
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 250.3 miles from Seymour, TX, or about 4h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.3 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 110 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 250.3 miles or 4h 30m 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 250.3 miles or 4h 30m
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 7h 59m
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 Seymour, 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 Seymour, TX
Aim for roughly 250 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 250 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 110 miles from Seymour, 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 US Highway 62 for about 102.3 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 499.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 82; TX 114 / East California Street
Turn left onto US 82; TX 114 / East California Street
Navigation decision point
4
237.6 mi into trip|~4h 16m in|US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A
Turn right onto US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A
Navigation decision point
4
496 mi into trip|~9h 1m in|US 180
Take the ramp onto US 180 toward I 10 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 West
5
496.2 mi into trip|~9h 2m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
499.8 mi into trip|~9h 6m 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
$68.57 one way
$137.13 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg175 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$76.59
$153.18
premium
$4.23
$83.27
$166.54
diesel
$4.80
$94.52
$189.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$69
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$199–$309
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 175.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $53 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
150.2
1
$52.56
$24.03
Efficient EV
125.2
1
$43.80
$20.02
EV Truck/SUV
200.2
2
$70.08
$32.04
Gas CO2
175 kg
EV CO2
59 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Seymour, TX
Late night
in Seymour on Monday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 14 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:35PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:31PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
El Paso, TX
Night
in El Paso on Sunday
Local time
11:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ESE 7 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:35PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:31PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
100°F
Carlsbad, NM
330 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
7 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
9h 8m 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 500.6
Come experience mountains and canyons, desert and dunes, night skies and spectacular vistas within a place unlike any other. Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permi...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 60% of this 500.6-mile route on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 102.3 miles along US Highway 62, suggesting a good amount of open-road cruising. The remainder of the drive will be on surface roads, which may involve more varied speed limits and potentially more frequent intersections as you approach towns. Expect a mix of highway speeds and more local traffic patterns.
60% 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: 102.3 mi on US Highway 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
At 9h 8m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 82; TX 114 / East California Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 8m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 7 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 82; TX 114 / East California Street): Navigation decision point; at 237.6 miles (US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A): Navigation decision point; at 496 miles (US 180): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,423 ft1,291 ft
Total Climb
5,640 ft
Total Descent
3,218 ft
Highest Point
5,423 ft
~393.3 mi in
Elevation Range
4,132 ft
Notable High Points
5,423 ft at ~393.3 miles+1,344 ft prominence
5,118 ft at ~464.8 miles+1,039 ft prominence
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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
The longest stretch is about 102.3 miles on US Highway 62. 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 250 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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: near the start (US 82; TX 114 / East California Street): Navigation decision point; at 237.6 miles (US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A): Navigation decision point; at 496 miles (US 180): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial and Guadalupe Mountains National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.1 hours each way, a round trip means 18.3 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.
