This 599-mile journey from Uhland, Texas to El Paso, Texas will take approximately 9 hours and 48 minutes of driving time. Given the distance and duration, this route is best split over two days to make it a more manageable and enjoyable experience. The majority of your travel will be on I-10 and other major roads, with a significant 90% highway share. Expect a fuel cost of around $91 for this long-distance drive across the Great Plains region of Texas. Planning for two stops along the way will help break up the longest stretch of 536.4 miles, ensuring you arrive in El Paso feeling refreshed.
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
299.5 miles from Uhland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
536.4 mi
8h 34m
Purple Heart Trail
28.7 mi
30m
Anderson Loop
16.7 mi
18m
Camino Real
9.2 mi
11m
North Pan Am Expressway
1.8 mi
1m
Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi
1m
North Interstate 35
1 mi
1m
TX 80
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 536.4 mi, about 8h 34m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 68 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,307 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,681
Quietest
2 AM
~154 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.5×
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 Uhland, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on this road
42 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto TX 21
9.2 mi·11 min·Camino Real
3
Turn right
0.2 mi·18 sec
4
Continue on this road
515 ft·10 sec·this road
5
Turn straight onto TX 80; TX 142
0.6 mi·59 sec·TX 80; TX 142
6
Turn slight left
0.2 mi·55 sec
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn slight left onto North Interstate 35
1.0 mi·1 min·North Interstate 35
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·19 sec
9
Merge onto I 35
17 mi·17 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 35
1.7 mi·1 min·Interstate Highway 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 35
12 mi·12 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 35
1.8 mi·1 min·North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 172Toward Loop 1604: Anderson LoopUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward Loop 1604 West: Anderson LoopUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward Loop 1604 West
16
Merge onto Loop 1604
17 mi·18 min·Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward Frontage RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
0.2 mi·25 sec·North Loop 1604 West
19
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.3 mi·24 sec·Interstate 10 West
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
21
Merge onto I 10; US 87
1.1 mi·1 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
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.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
25
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 9-hour and 48-minute drive, starting early in the morning is highly recommended to maximize daylight hours and allow for comfortable stops. Given the 599-mile distance, splitting the trip over two days is the most practical approach; aim to cover about half the distance on day one. Plan your two stops strategically to coincide with fuel needs and to break up the exceptionally long 536.4-mile segment on I-10. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer highway stretches, as services can sometimes be spread out.
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 299.5 miles from Uhland, TX, or about 5h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 536.4 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 132 miles or 2h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 299.5 miles or 5h 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 299.5 miles or 5h
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 49m
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 Uhland, 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 Uhland, TX
Aim for roughly 300 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 300 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 132 miles from Uhland, 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 I 10 for about 536.4 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 43.7 and 598.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
43.7 mi into trip|~51m in
Take the exit toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 172
Toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
7
43.8 mi into trip|~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop
6
61 mi into trip|~1h 10m 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
6
62.9 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
598.2 mi into trip|~9h 46m 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
$82.04 one way
$164.09 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg210 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$91.64
$183.28
premium
$4.23
$99.64
$199.27
diesel
$4.80
$113.10
$226.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$82
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$212–$322
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 209.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $63 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
179.7
2
$62.90
$28.75
Efficient EV
149.8
1
$52.41
$23.96
EV Truck/SUV
239.6
2
$83.86
$38.34
Gas CO2
210 kg
EV CO2
70 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Uhland, TX
Evening
in Uhland on Monday
Local time
6:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 12:39PM CDT until July 19 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 8:33AM CDT until July 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
El Paso, TX
Evening
in El Paso on Monday
Local time
5:48 PM
MDT
Current temp
91°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 5 mph51% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 12:39PM CDT until July 19 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 8:33AM CDT until July 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio 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.
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
3 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
9h 48m 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 584.3
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...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 40.3
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...
28 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
near mile 100.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The personality of this drive is largely defined by its 90% highway share, meaning you'll experience sustained periods of high-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch clocks in at a substantial 536.4 miles on I-10, so be prepared for long, consistent driving segments. While primarily interstate, the inclusion of Purple Heart Trail and Anderson Loop suggests you might encounter some more localized road experiences interspersed with the main highway. This route offers a consistent pace for most of its length, ideal for covering ground efficiently.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 536.4 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Purple Heart Trail. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43.7 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 15 significant decision points across 599 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 43.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,589 ft545 ft
Total Climb
4,527 ft
Total Descent
1,358 ft
Highest Point
4,589 ft
~513.4 mi in
Elevation Range
4,044 ft
Notable High Points
4,589 ft at ~513.4 miles+681 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 Uhland, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 1604 West 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 536.4 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 300 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 60 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 60 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 43.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61 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 9.8 hours each way, a round trip means 19.6 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.
