Trip from Sullivan City, TX to El Paso, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

13h 6m

Distance

725 mi

1,167 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$110

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

12h 55m ★

6 AM

13h 6m

8 AM

13h 30m

10 AM

13h 15m

12 PM

13h 12m

3 PM

13h 16m

5 PM

13h 29m

8 PM

12h 59m

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

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Sullivan City, TX

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Trip Overview

Embarking on the 725-mile journey from Sullivan City to El Paso, Texas, is a significant undertaking, requiring approximately 13 hours and 6 minutes of driving time. This long-distance drive is best split over two recommended days, given its length and the need for rest. You'll primarily navigate via the La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor and US Highway 90 West, with US Highway 285 also playing a role. With an estimated fuel cost of $111, planning your stops, approximately three are suggested, will be key to managing your time and energy. This route traverses the vast Great Plains region of Texas, offering a consistent landscape throughout.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

362.5 miles from Sullivan City, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor	236.3 mi	3h 48m
US Highway 90 West	112.9 mi	2h 7m
US Highway 285	63.4 mi	1h 12m
US Highway 83 North	62.2 mi	1h 4m
United States Highway 83	62 mi	1h 10m
Del Río Boulevard	47.5 mi	54m
Peña Street	42.1 mi	48m
Purple Heart Trail	17.7 mi	19m

Longest stretch: La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor — 236.3 mi, about 3h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 83

0.7 mi · 51 sec · East Expressway 83

Continue on US 83

15 mi · 17 min · East US Highway 83

Continue on US 83; FM 755

1.3 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Continue on US 83

0.5 mi · 41 sec · East 2nd Street

Continue on US 83

0.5 mi · 36 sec · West 2nd Street

Continue on US 83

7.7 mi · 8 min · United States Highway 83

Continue on US 83

4.7 mi · 5 min · East Grant Street

Turn slight right onto US 83

13 mi · 14 min · Garcia Street

Continue on US 83

54 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83

Continue on US 83

14 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 83

Continue on US 83

5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue

2.1 mi · 4 min · South Meadow Avenue

Turn left onto US 83

1.0 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street

Continue on US 83

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Houston Street

Turn right onto US 83

278 ft · 5 sec · San Dario Avenue

Continue on I 35; I 27; US 83

18 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail

Take the exit onto US 83

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 83

Exit 18 Toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

Turn left onto US 83

484 ft · 7 sec · US Highway 83 North

At end of road, turn right onto US 83

62 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 83 North

Continue on US 83

0.3 mi · 30 sec · South 1st Street

Turn left onto US 277

42 mi · 48 min · Peña Street

Take the exit

230 ft · 6 sec

Merge onto US 277

2.7 mi · 4 min · North Veterans Boulevard

Turn right onto US 277

48 mi · 54 min · Del Río Boulevard

Turn right onto Loop 79

12 mi · 12 min · Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop

Take the exit onto Loop 79

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Loop 79

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Merge onto US 90

6.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90 West

Continue on US 90

0.1 mi · 7 sec · United States Highway 90

Merge onto US 90

106 mi · 2 hr · US Highway 90 West

Continue on US 90

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Oak Street

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Merge onto US 285

63 mi · 1 hr 12 min · US Highway 285

Continue on US 285

0.3 mi · 27 sec · North Alamo Street

Turn left onto I 10 Bus; US 285; US 385

1.4 mi · 1 min · East Dickinson Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 Bus; US 285

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Dickinson Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto Redwood Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Redwood Street

At end of road, turn left onto Interstate 10 West

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Interstate 10 West

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 10 West: El Paso

Merge onto I 10; US 67

236 mi · 3 hr 48 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 19B Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

0.3 mi · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

Turn left onto TX 20

0.3 mi · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

Arrive at destination

North Mesa Street

Trip Plan

To best tackle this 13-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours. Splitting the drive over two days is highly recommended, allowing for a more relaxed pace and adequate rest. Plan your three stops strategically for refueling and breaks, keeping in mind the longest stretch of 236.3 miles. Given the route's length, monitoring your fuel levels will be crucial; ensure you fill up before entering potentially less populated areas. A specific tip for this route is to check road conditions along US Highway 90 West, as it can sometimes be subject to weather-related impacts.

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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 362.5 miles from Sullivan City, TX, or about 6h 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.3 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 160 miles or 3h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 362.5 miles or 6h 51m 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 362.5 miles or 6h 51m

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 12h 7m

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 Sullivan City, 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 Sullivan City, TX

Aim for roughly 363 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into El Paso, TX

Aim for roughly 363 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 160 miles from Sullivan City, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor for about 236.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Eidson Road, TX

239 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 and county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Alpine, TX

479 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 Alpine, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Eagle Pass, TX

363 mi · about 6.6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Eagle Pass, TX after about 363 miles or 6.6 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Laredo, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 160 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Lake, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 362.5 miles from Sullivan City, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 236.3 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 363 miles or 6.6 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Martha's Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

El Paso, Texas

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 725

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

Top Coffee Stop

The House Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

El Paso, Texas

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 725

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

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 725

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+19156269224

Visit website

Park Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 725

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19152289050

Visit website

Cafe Central

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $50 to $10 mile 725

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19155452233

Visit website

Weso Steakhouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 725

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19154449085

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 725

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+19152476143

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 725

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 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 138.4 and 724.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

138.4 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in | US 83

Take the exit onto US 83 toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

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

Exit 18 Toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

305.5 mi into trip | ~5h 47m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

487.4 mi into trip | ~9h 14m in | Interstate 10 West

At end of road, turn left onto Interstate 10 West

Navigation decision point

488 mi into trip | ~9h 16m in | I 10; US 67 / La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

Merge onto I 10; US 67 / La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

724.2 mi into trip | ~13h 4m 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

$109.55 one way

$219.10 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 254 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$119.91	$239.82
premium	$4.54	$129.44	$258.89
diesel	$5.61	$160.07	$320.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$110

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$240–$350

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 253.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $76 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	217.5	2	$76.13	$34.80
Efficient EV	181.3	2	$63.44	$29.00
EV Truck/SUV	290	3	$101.50	$46.40

Gas CO2

254 kg

EV CO2

85 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 14, 2026

Origin

Sullivan City, TX

Night in Sullivan City on Saturday

Local time

9:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

93°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

El Paso, TX

Evening in El Paso on Saturday

Local time

8:50 PM

MDT

Current temp

63°F

Mostly Cloudy

WSW 8 to 16 mph 4% chance Live forecast

79°F

Alpine, TX

479 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

30 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

13h 6m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This road trip features a substantial 46% highway share, meaning you'll experience periods of consistent, faster travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch extends for 236.3 miles along the La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor, so be prepared for extended driving segments. While much of the route offers direct travel, expect a mix of high-speed sections and potentially more varied driving as you transition between highways. The character of the drive is largely defined by its expansive, open Texas terrain.

46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

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

Longest single stretch: 236.3 mi on La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

At 13h 6m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 138.4 miles in near US 83.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 725 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 138.4 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 305.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 487.4 miles (Interstate 10 West): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

4,467 ft 204 ft

Total Climb

4,806 ft

Total Descent

1,296 ft

Highest Point

4,467 ft

~621.4 mi in

Elevation Range

4,264 ft

Notable High Points

4,467 ft at ~621.4 miles +177 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 Sullivan City, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Uvalde along the way.

Uvalde

138.4 mi in | ~2h 41m | via US 83

About the Cities

Arriving in El Paso, TX

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 236.3 miles on La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor. 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 363 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 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 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Not recommended in a single day. At 13.1 hours each way, a round trip means 26.2 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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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

Nearby Places

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)

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

Sullivan City, TX

El Paso, TX

1 hour earlier

30 degrees cooler at arrival

13h 6m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in El Paso, TX

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?

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Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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