Stanton to El Paso is 324.3 miles and takes about 5h 20m via I 10 and I 20, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip spans across Texas, moving from the Great Plains region into a similar landscape as you approach El Paso. It's a straightforward, predominantly highway drive that's well-suited for a single day's travel. You'll find this route to be a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
162.2 miles from Stanton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
166.7 mi
2h 43m
I 20
153.6 mi
2h 30m
West I-20 Business
1.9 mi
2m
East Front Street
0.8 mi
1m
North I-20 Service Road
0.4 mi
1m
East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
North Mesa Street
0.3 mi
<1m
South Saint Mary Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 166.7 mi, about 2h 43m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~2,937 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~277 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.6×
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 Stanton, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on South Saint Mary Street
85 ft·9 sec·South Saint Mary Street
2
Turn left onto I 20 Bus
0.8 mi·1 min·East Front Street
3
Continue on I 20 Bus
1.9 mi·2 min·West I-20 Business
4
At end of road, turn left onto North I-20 Service Road
0.4 mi·1 min·North I-20 Service Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
6
Merge onto I 20
154 mi·2 hr 30 min·I 20
7
Merge onto I 10
167 mi·2 hr 43 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
10
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 20m estimated drive time, departing Stanton in the morning should allow you to reach El Paso with plenty of daylight to spare. The 324.3-mile distance is manageable in one go, but if you prefer to break it up, consider a midday stop around the halfway mark. With a fuel cost estimated at $47, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest 166.7-mile stretch on I 10 where services might be less frequent. Plan for at least one brief stop to stretch your legs and stay refreshed.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 162.2 miles from Stanton, TX, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 71 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.2 miles or 2h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 22m
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 Stanton, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stanton, TX
This is one driving day of about 324.3 miles and 5h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Stanton, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 166.7 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 324.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|I 20 Bus / East Front Street
Turn left onto I 20 Bus / East Front Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip|~4m in|North I-20 Service Road
At end of road, turn left onto North I-20 Service Road
Navigation decision point
5
156.9 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
323.6 mi into trip|~5h 19m 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
4
324.1 mi into trip|~5h 20m in|TX 20 / North Mesa Street
Turn left onto TX 20 / North Mesa Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.42 one way
$88.84 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg114 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$49.62
$99.23
premium
$4.23
$53.94
$107.89
diesel
$4.80
$61.23
$122.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
97.3
1
$34.05
$15.57
Efficient EV
81.1
0
$28.38
$12.97
EV Truck/SUV
129.7
1
$45.40
$20.76
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 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 17, 2026
Origin
Stanton, TX
Late night
in Stanton on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph45% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 10:45AM CDT until July 17 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 10:31AM CDT until July 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Destination
El Paso, TX
Late night
in El Paso on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 3 to 7 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 10:45AM CDT until July 17 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 10:31AM CDT until July 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
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.
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
10 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
5h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 324.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely highway, with 99% of the 324.3 miles on interstates. You'll encounter one stretch of 166.7 miles on I 10, which is the longest continuous highway segment. The route includes West I-20 Business, suggesting a brief transition to surface roads at some point. Expect a consistent cruising experience with frequent exits as you traverse the landscape.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 166.7 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 20 Bus / East Front Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 20 Bus / East Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (North I-20 Service Road): Navigation decision point; at 156.9 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 166.7 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 41 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 41 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 20 Bus / East Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (North I-20 Service Road): Navigation decision point; at 156.9 miles (I 10): 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 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.
