Trip from Shamrock, TX to El Paso, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

9h 49m

Distance

509.7 mi

820 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$77

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

9h 41m ★

6 AM

9h 50m

8 AM

10h 7m

10 AM

9h 56m

12 PM

9h 54m

3 PM

9h 57m

5 PM

10h 6m

8 PM

9h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Wheeler County, Texas, United States

Shamrock, TX

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El Paso, TX

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Trip Overview

This 511.4-mile journey from Shamrock, Texas, to El Paso, Texas, is a substantial drive, estimated to take around 8 hours and 16 minutes. Given its length, it's best tackled over two recommended days rather than attempting it as a single day trip. You'll primarily be on North Main Street, I-40 West, and I-27 South, covering a significant portion of the Great Plains region. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $78 for this trek. This route offers a straightforward, long-distance driving experience across the vast Texas landscape.

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

254.8 miles from Shamrock, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West 2nd Street	100.6 mi	2h 7m
I 40	91.9 mi	1h 33m
US 70	91.7 mi	1h 46m
US 60	78.4 mi	1h 24m
US Highway 54 South	34.8 mi	37m
US Highway 54	28.9 mi	30m
US 54	25.2 mi	32m
South Prince Street	17.4 mi	21m

Longest stretch: West 2nd Street — 100.6 mi, about 2h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shamrock, TX and El Paso, TX.

Start on FM 2033

45 ft · 2 sec · East Railroad Avenue

Turn right onto US 83

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn left

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 40 West: Amarillo

Merge onto I 40

92 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 40

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto US 287

470 ft · 8 sec · US 287

Exit 70 Toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 70 Toward I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 27; US 60; US 87

13 mi · 14 min · Canyon Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60; US 87

2.4 mi · 2 min · Canyon Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60

52 mi · 55 min · US 60

Toward US 60 West: Hereford Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 60

27 mi · 29 min · US 60

Continue on US 60; US 70; US 84

4.8 mi · 6 min · Wheeler Avenue

Continue on US 60; US 70; US 84

3.7 mi · 4 min · Mabry Drive

Continue on US 60; US 70; US 84

0.2 mi · 17 sec · East 1st Street

Turn left onto US 70

17 mi · 21 min · South Prince Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 70

0.3 mi · 50 sec · North Chicago Avenue

Turn right onto East 1st Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

Continue on US 70

1.0 mi · 1 min · West 2nd Street

Continue on US 70

91 mi · 1 hr 45 min · US 70

Turn right onto US 70; US 380

100 mi · 2 hr 6 min · West 2nd Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto North Bookout Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Bookout Road

Turn left onto US 54; US 70

8.7 mi · 10 min · US 54; US 70

Take the exit onto US 54; US 70

4.9 mi · 7 min · US 54; US 70

Take the exit onto US 70

0.3 mi · 1 min · US 70

Turn left onto US Highway 54 South

35 mi · 37 min · US Highway 54 South

Continue on US 54

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on US 54

29 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54

Continue on US 54

7.6 mi · 9 min · Gateway South Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto US 54

12 mi · 14 min · US 54

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 20A Toward US 62: Paisano Drive Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto US 62

2.6 mi · 4 min · East Paisano Drive

Turn right onto South Mesa Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · South Mesa Street

Arrive at destination

North Mesa Street

Trip Plan

For this 511.4-mile trip, splitting it over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Plan for at least two stops along the way for fuel and rest. Given the 8-hour 16-minute estimated duration, departing earlier in the morning will allow for a more relaxed pace. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you traverse longer stretches between services. A practical tip for this route: utilize the recommended stops to break up the drive and stay refreshed, ensuring you arrive in El Paso ready to explore.

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 254.8 miles from Shamrock, TX, or about 4h 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.6 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 112 miles or 1h 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 254.8 miles or 4h 41m 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 254.8 miles or 4h 41m

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 8h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near El Paso, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Shamrock, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Shamrock, TX

Aim for roughly 255 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into El Paso, TX

Aim for roughly 255 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 112 miles from Shamrock, 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 West 2nd Street for about 100.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Parmer County, Texas, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Farwell, TX

168 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

Ruidoso, NM

336 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 Ruidoso, NM

Overnight Options

Night 1

Roswell, NM

255 mi · about 4.9h in

A practical overnight split lands near Roswell, NM after about 255 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Amarillo, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 112 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Roswell, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 254.8 miles from Shamrock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before West 2nd Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.6 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 255 miles or 4.9 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.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Martha's Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

El Paso, Texas

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+19156269224

Visit website

Park Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

El Paso, Texas

0.1 mi

Cafe Central

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

El Paso, Texas

0.1 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

The House Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

El Paso, Texas

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+19152617542

Coffee Box

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

El Paso, Texas

0.1 mi

District Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

El Paso, Texas

0.1 mi

Martha's Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+19156269224

Visit website

Park Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19152289050

Visit website

Cafe Central

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $50 to $10

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19155452233

Visit website

Weso Steakhouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19154449085

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+19152476143

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+526563058131

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 93.5 and 506.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

93.5 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | US 287

Take the exit onto US 287 toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 70 Toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North:...

93.6 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 70 Toward I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Can...

109.7 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | US 60

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 toward US 60 West: Hereford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 60 West: Hereford

495.1 mi into trip | ~9h 29m in | US 54

Keep slight left at fork onto US 54

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

506.7 mi into trip | ~9h 44m 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 20A Toward US 62: Paisano Drive

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$77.02 one way

$154.03 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 178 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$84.30	$168.60
premium	$4.54	$91.00	$182.01
diesel	$5.61	$112.54	$225.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$77

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$207–$317

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 178.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $54 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	152.9	1	$53.52	$24.47
Efficient EV	127.4	1	$44.60	$20.39
EV Truck/SUV	203.9	2	$71.36	$32.62

Gas CO2

178 kg

EV CO2

60 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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Shamrock, TX

Morning in Shamrock on Tuesday

Local time

7:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

El Paso, TX

Morning in El Paso on Tuesday

Local time

6:22 AM

MDT

Current temp

80°F

Sunny

SSE 5 mph 13% chance Live forecast

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

31 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 49m 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 509.7

View on nps.gov

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

National Monument

13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 87.9

View on nps.gov

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 2...

30 mi from route ~74 min detour Free near mile 87.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

The personality of this drive is predominantly that of a long-distance haul. With a 0% highway share, you'll experience a consistent road surface throughout your travel. While the data doesn't specify a longest uninterrupted stretch, the overall profile suggests a steady progression across the terrain. You'll be navigating through the expansive Great Plains, so expect open vistas and a generally straightforward driving experience without significant topographical changes or complex road networks.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 100.6 mi on West 2nd Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West 2nd Street and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 93.5 miles in near US 287.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 509.7 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 93.5 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.7 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Shamrock, TX and El Paso, TX, road signs point toward Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa and Downtown.

Lubbock

93.5 mi in | ~1h 36m | via US 287

Dumas

93.5 mi in | ~1h 36m | via US 287

Pampa

93.5 mi in | ~1h 36m | via US 287

Downtown

93.5 mi in | ~1h 36m | via US 287

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 100.6 miles on West 2nd Street. 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 255 miles on day one.

Yes — we found about 24 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Chamizal National Memorial, Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 9.8 hours each way, a round trip means 19.7 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Shamrock, TX to El Paso, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Martha's Café

The House Coffee Shop

Martha's Café

Park Tavern

Cafe Central

Weso Steakhouse

Lamezze Restaurant

Anson 11

Café Rosé the Pink Cafe El Paso

Barrio Eats & Drinks

The House Coffee Shop

Coffee Box

District Coffee Co.

Glia's Coffee Co.

Glia's Coffee Co.

Reyna’s Mercadito

After Coffee

Sunset Heights Co (Coffee Co and Venue)

Universal Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Donley County Eastbound Rest Area

Blackwater Draw Rest area

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Love's Travel Stop

Flying J Travel Center

Texas Travel Information Center at Amarillo and Safety Rest Area

Gray County Westbound Rest Area

National Truck Stop Amarillo

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Road Ranger

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Love's Travel Stop

Buc-ee's

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Chisum Travel Center

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

El Paso Museum of History

Magoffin Home State Historic Site

Tom Lea Upper Park

International Museum of Art

El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Maddy's Juice Bar

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Shamrock, TX

El Paso, TX

1 hour earlier

31 degrees warmer at arrival

9h 49m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Chamizal National Memorial

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in El Paso, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?