Taylor Lake Village, TX to El Paso, TX is 770.5 miles and takes about 13 hours via I 10, with a fuel budget near $112 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This long-haul drive crosses the vast expanse of Texas, moving from the Great Plains region near the Gulf Coast to the Great Plains in West Texas. Given the 13-hour duration, it's recommended to split this trip over 2 days to avoid excessive fatigue. You'll encounter mostly highway driving, so plan for a straightforward but lengthy transit across the state.
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
385.2 miles from Taylor Lake Village, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
538.4 mi
8h 36m
Katy Freeway
174.7 mi
3h 1m
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi
22m
Gulf Freeway
10.2 mi
12m
Red Bluff Road
6.9 mi
10m
Spencer Highway
6.3 mi
10m
Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.4 mi
9m
Gordon A Blake Highway
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 538.4 mi, about 8h 36m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 120 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,726 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,338
Quietest
2 AM
~231 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Taylor Lake Village, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on Harborcrest Drive
0.1 mi·36 sec·Harborcrest Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Timber Cove Drive
0.7 mi·2 min·Timber Cove Drive
3
Continue on Timber Cove Drive
88 ft·6 sec·Timber Cove Drive
4
Turn slight left onto Old Kirby Road
0.3 mi·51 sec·Old Kirby Road
5
Turn right onto Kirby Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Kirby Road
6
Turn left onto Red Bluff Road
6.9 mi·10 min·Red Bluff Road
7
Turn left onto Spencer Highway
6.3 mi·10 min·Spencer Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto TX 3
0.6 mi·58 sec·Galveston Road
9
Turn left onto TX 3
1.1 mi·1 min·Winkler Drive
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on TX 3
486 ft·8 sec·Monroe Road
11
Turn right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
0.2 mi·19 sec·Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 45 NorthUse the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 45
10 mi·12 min·Gulf Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 48BToward I 10 West: San AntonioUse the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Merge onto I 10; US 90
175 mi·3 hr 1 min·Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
1.9 mi·1 min·I 10; US 90; TX 130
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 591Toward TX 1518: SchertzUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
0.1 mi·21 sec·Interstate 10 East
19
Turn right onto FM 1518
5.4 mi·9 min·Farm-to-Market Road 1518
20
At end of road, turn left onto FM 78
2.0 mi·3 min·Gordon A Blake Highway
21
Turn left
0.2 mi·21 sec
22
Take the ramp
265 ft·6 sec
Toward Loop 1604 North
23
Merge onto Loop 1604
20 mi·22 min·Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward Frontage RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
0.2 mi·25 sec·North Loop 1604 West
26
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.3 mi·24 sec·Interstate 10 West
27
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
28
Merge onto I 10; US 87
1.1 mi·1 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
535 mi·8 hr 33 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
32
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
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Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
For this 770.5-mile drive, splitting it into two days is the most sensible approach. Aim to leave early on your first day to cover approximately half the distance, perhaps around 350-400 miles. Utilize the 3 planned stops to break up the drive and refuel. Given the extensive time on I 10, be mindful of fuel availability in more remote stretches, especially during the 538.4-mile segment. Ensure your vehicle is in good condition before departing, as this is a significant undertaking across Texas.
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 385.2 miles from Taylor Lake Village, TX, or about 6h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 538.4 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 170 miles or 3h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 385.2 miles or 6h 50m 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 385.2 miles or 6h 50m
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 2m
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 Taylor Lake Village, 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 Taylor Lake Village, TX
Aim for roughly 385 miles and 6.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 385 miles and 6.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 170 miles from Taylor Lake Village, 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 I 10 for about 538.4 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 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.1 and 769.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
17.1 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the ramp toward I 45 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 45 North
7
27.4 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 48B
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
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204.2 mi into trip|~3h 46m in
Take the exit toward TX 1518: Schertz
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 591
Toward TX 1518: Schertz
6
232.5 mi into trip|~4h 22m in
Take the exit toward Frontage Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Frontage Road
8
769.7 mi into trip|~12h 58m 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
$115.67 one way
$231.33 round trip
$3.81/gal25.4 MPG avg270 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$127.98
$255.96
premium
$4.57
$138.48
$276.96
diesel
$6.28
$190.38
$380.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$116
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$246–$356
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 269.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $81 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
231.2
2
$80.90
$36.98
Efficient EV
192.6
2
$67.42
$30.82
EV Truck/SUV
308.2
3
$107.87
$49.31
Gas CO2
270 kg
EV CO2
90 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Taylor Lake Village, TX
Evening
in Taylor Lake Village on Thursday
Local time
5:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 5 to 15 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Destination
El Paso, TX
Afternoon
in El Paso on Thursday
Local time
4:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
ENE 2 mph19% chanceLive forecast
66°F
Big Lake, TX
509 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
4 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 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 770.5
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 212.5
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 265.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway cruising, with 94% of the 770.5 miles on major roads like I 10 and the Katy Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 538.4 miles, all on I 10. You'll experience long periods of consistent speed, with the Anderson Loop appearing towards the end of your drive. Expect a relatively uninterrupted driving experience for the majority of the trip.
94% 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: 538.4 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Katy Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.1 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 25 significant decision points across 770.5 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 17.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 204.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,519 ft7 ft
Total Climb
4,596 ft
Total Descent
889 ft
Highest Point
4,519 ft
~660.4 mi in
Elevation Range
4,512 ft
Notable High Points
4,519 ft at ~660.4 miles+445 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 Taylor Lake Village, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 1604 North along the way.
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 538.4 miles on I 10. 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 385 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 80 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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 80 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 204.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 13.0 hours each way, a round trip means 26.0 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.
