Trip from Spearman, 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 Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

10h

Distance

503.3 mi

810 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$69

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

9h 51m ★

6 AM

10h 0m

8 AM

10h 18m

10 AM

10h 7m

12 PM

10h 5m

3 PM

10h 8m

5 PM

10h 18m

8 PM

9h 55m

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 and county seat of Hansford County, Texas, United States

Spearman, TX

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El Paso, TX

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Trip Overview

Embark on a substantial 504.5-mile journey from Spearman, Texas, to El Paso, Texas, which will take approximately 8 hours and 32 minutes of driving time. This route, primarily utilizing local roads like West Kenneth Avenue, Highway Avenue, and Main Street with no highway share, is best split over two days given its length and duration. Budget around $77 for fuel, and plan for about two stops along the way. Traversing the vast Great Plains region throughout, this drive offers a consistent, long-distance experience. It's a significant undertaking, so consider how you'll break it up to make it more manageable.

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

251.6 miles from Spearman, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 36m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 54	185.5 mi	3h 52m
US Highway 54	66.7 mi	1h 26m
FM 281	65.5 mi	1h 9m
I 40	58.2 mi	58m
Central Avenue	43.8 mi	51m
US Highway 54 South	34.8 mi	37m
TX 207	14.3 mi	14m
Saint Francis Drive	9.8 mi	12m

Longest stretch: US 54 — 185.5 mi, about 3h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on FM 759; FM 760

154 ft · 3 sec · Northwest Court

Turn slight right onto FM 759; FM 760

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Kenneth Avenue

Turn left onto TX 207

14 mi · 14 min · TX 207

Turn right onto FM 281

28 mi · 30 min · FM 281

Turn right onto FM 119; FM 281

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Highway Avenue

Continue on FM 119; FM 281

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto FM 281

30 mi · 32 min · FM 281

Continue on FM 281; FM 807

7.2 mi · 7 min · FM 281; FM 807

Turn right onto US 87; US 385

2.3 mi · 3 min · US 87; US 385

Turn left onto US 87 Business

3.7 mi · 4 min · East 7th Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 54

90 mi · 1 hr 37 min · US 54

Take the exit onto US 54

0.5 mi · 59 sec · US 54

Merge onto I 40

58 mi · 58 min · I 40

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward Santa Rosa

Keep slight right at fork

321 ft · 7 sec

Toward Santa Rosa

Turn straight onto I 40 Bus; US 54; US 84

1.3 mi · 2 min · Historic Route 66

Turn left onto US 54

38 mi · 56 min · US Highway 54

Continue on US 54; US 60; US 285

3.9 mi · 4 min · 8th Street

Turn left onto US 54

78 mi · 1 hr 52 min · US 54

Continue on US 54

44 mi · 51 min · Central Avenue

Take the ramp onto US 54

9.8 mi · 12 min · Saint Francis Drive

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

Given the 8-hour 32-minute duration, splitting this 504.5-mile trip over two days is highly recommended for comfort and safety. Aim to leave Spearman early in the morning to maximize daylight hours for your first leg. Plan your stops strategically, perhaps around the halfway point, to include fuel, rest, and a meal. With a fuel cost estimated at $77, ensure your vehicle is topped off before departing and be mindful of fuel availability in smaller towns along the way. Pay attention to local speed limits as you transition through different communities.

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 251.6 miles from Spearman, TX, or about 4h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 185.5 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 111 miles or 2h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 251.6 miles or 4h 36m 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 251.6 miles or 4h 36m

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 50m

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 Spearman, 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 Spearman, TX

Aim for roughly 252 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into El Paso, TX

Aim for roughly 252 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 111 miles from Spearman, 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 54 for about 185.5 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

166 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.

city in Otero County, New Mexico, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Alamogordo, NM

332 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 Alamogordo, NM

Overnight Options

Night 1

Las Vegas, NM

252 mi · about 5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Las Vegas, NM after about 252 miles or 5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Dalhart, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 111 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Las Vegas, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 251.6 miles from Spearman, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 54 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 185.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 252 miles or 5 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

After Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

Visit website

Sunset Heights Co (Coffee Co and Venue)

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+19156265111

Visit website

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Tucumcari, New Mexico

+15754619849

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Tucumcari, New Mexico

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19152123150

Visit website

Magoffin Home State Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19155335147

Visit website

Tom Lea Upper Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+19152120092

Visit website

International Museum of Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 1–5 pm

+19155436747

Visit website

Mesalands Dinosaur Museum and Natural Sciences Laboratory

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Tucumcari, New Mexico

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15754616627

Visit website

Tucumcari Historical Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Tucumcari, New Mexico

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+15754614201

Visit website

El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19152120966

Visit website

Maddy's Juice Bar

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua

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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 42.7 and 500.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

42.7 mi into trip | ~45m in | FM 119; FM 281 / Highway Avenue

Turn right onto FM 119; FM 281 / Highway Avenue

Navigation decision point

83.5 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | US 87 Business / East 7th Street

Turn left onto US 87 Business / East 7th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

236.5 mi into trip | ~4h 12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Santa Rosa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Santa Rosa

488.7 mi into trip | ~9h 40m 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.

500.3 mi into trip | ~9h 55m 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

$68.94 one way

$137.87 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 176 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$77.00	$154.00
premium	$4.23	$83.72	$167.44
diesel	$4.80	$95.03	$190.07

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: 176.1 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	151	1	$52.85	$24.16
Efficient EV	125.8	1	$44.04	$20.13
EV Truck/SUV	201.3	2	$70.46	$32.21

Gas CO2

176 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

Spearman, TX

Late night in Spearman on Sunday

Local time

2:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

91°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 15 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 5:23PM CDT until July 16 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 5:19PM CDT until July 16 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Destination

El Paso, TX

Late night in El Paso on Sunday

Local time

1:43 AM

MDT

Current temp

93°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

ESE 7 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 5:23PM CDT until July 16 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 5:19PM CDT until July 16 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

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

2 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 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 503.3

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...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free near mile 34.7

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.

30 mi from route ~74 min detour Free near mile 34.7

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized by its lack of major highways, meaning you'll be navigating primarily through local and state roads for the entire 504.5 miles. With a 0% highway share, expect a more varied driving experience, potentially involving more town crossings and traffic lights than a typical interstate journey. The drive will likely feel like a continuous stretch of Texan landscape without the high-speed transitions of freeway travel. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the absence of significant highway segments suggests a consistent pace, allowing you to soak in the Great Plains scenery.

85% 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: 185.5 mi on US 54.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 54 and US Highway 54. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 42.7 miles in near FM 119; FM 281 / Highway Avenue.

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 503.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 42.7 miles (FM 119; FM 281 / Highway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 83.5 miles (US 87 Business / East 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 236.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

6,659 ft 3,103 ft

Total Climb

3,796 ft

Total Descent

3,185 ft

Highest Point

6,659 ft

~323.5 mi in

Elevation Range

3,557 ft

Notable High Points

4,085 ft at ~107.8 miles +172 ft prominence

6,659 ft at ~323.5 miles +451 ft prominence

4,076 ft at ~467.3 miles +68 ft prominence

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Spearman, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Rosa along the way.

Santa Rosa

236.3 mi in | ~4h 12m

About the Cities

Starting in Spearman, TX

Full guide →

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 drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 185.5 miles on US 54. 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 252 miles on day one.

Yes — we found about 9 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 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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

Not recommended in a single day. At 10.0 hours each way, a round trip means 20.0 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Spearman, 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)

Tesla Supercharger

Ionna Charging Station

Flying J EV Charging Station

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Francis Energy Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

Electrify America Charging Station

Zeotar Charging Station

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Rest Area

Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

El Paso Museum of History

Magoffin Home State Historic Site

Tom Lea Upper Park

International Museum of Art

Mesalands Dinosaur Museum and Natural Sciences Laboratory

Tucumcari Historical Museum

El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Maddy's Juice Bar

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Spearman, TX

El Paso, TX

1 hour earlier

2 degrees warmer at arrival

10h on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Chamizal National Memorial

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Spearman, TX

Arriving in El Paso, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I split this drive into multiple days?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?