This 618.1-mile journey from Woodway, TX, to El Paso, TX, will take approximately 10 hours and 46 minutes of driving time. It's a long-distance drive that's best split over two days, considering its duration. You'll primarily be on I-10, I-20, and West US Highway 84, with highways making up 84% of the route. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $93. This drive traverses the vast expanse of the Great Plains, offering a consistent, albeit long, stretch of Texas landscape. With 3 planned stops, you can break up the journey effectively.
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
309.1 miles from Woodway, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
166.7 mi
2h 43m
I 20
138.1 mi
2h 13m
West US Highway 84
103.5 mi
1h 54m
TX 158
62.7 mi
1h 11m
US 67
36.7 mi
39m
Commerce Street
34.6 mi
35m
North Broadway Street
24 mi
25m
East Commerce Street
22 mi
25m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 166.7 mi, about 2h 43m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 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 Woodway, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on Old McGregor Road
79 ft·9 sec·Old McGregor Road
2
Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive
0.1 mi·18 sec·Santa Fe Drive
3
Turn right onto Woodway Drive
210 ft·4 sec·Woodway Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward US 84 West
5
Merge onto US 84
5.7 mi·7 min·George W Bush Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 84
5.2 mi·5 min·West US Highway 84
7
Continue on US 84
2.8 mi·4 min·East McGregor Drive
8
Continue on US 84
98 mi·1 hr 48 min·West US Highway 84
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 84; US 183
1.2 mi·1 min·Garmon Drive
10
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi·2 min·Early Boulevard
11
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi·25 min·East Commerce Street
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 67
22 mi·23 min·US 67
13
Continue on US 67
1.1 mi·1 min·2nd Street
14
Continue on US 67
15 mi·15 min·US 67
15
Turn right onto TX 158
24 mi·25 min·North Broadway Street
16
Turn left onto TX 158
12 mi·12 min·West Main Street
17
Continue on TX 158
35 mi·35 min·Commerce Street
18
Turn right onto US 87; TX 158
1.2 mi·2 min·4th Street
19
Turn straight onto US 87; TX 158; TX 163
2.6 mi·2 min·US Highway 87 North
20
Take the exit onto TX 158
63 mi·1 hr 11 min·TX 158
Toward SH 158 West: Midland
21
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
0.3 mi·30 sec·East Interstate 20
22
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 20 West: Odessa
23
Merge onto I 20; TX 158
5.9 mi·5 min·I 20; TX 158
24
Continue on I 20; TX 349
132 mi·2 hr 8 min·I 20; TX 349
25
Merge onto I 10
167 mi·2 hr 43 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
28
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
29
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
For a 10-hour drive, it's highly recommended to split this trip over two days to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight hours. With 3 stops suggested, plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway point for an overnight stay. Keep an eye on fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on I-10, as services can be spaced out. A good plan would be to reach a town around the 5-hour mark for your first overnight.
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 309.1 miles from Woodway, TX, or about 5h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166.7 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 136 miles or 2h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 309.1 miles or 5h 43m 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 309.1 miles or 5h 43m
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 9h 47m
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 Woodway, 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 Woodway, TX
Aim for roughly 309 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 309 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 136 miles from Woodway, 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 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 617.3 — 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|Santa Fe Drive
Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|US 84 / George W Bush Parkway
Merge onto US 84 / George W Bush Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
137.3 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|US 67
Keep slight left at fork onto US 67
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
450.7 mi into trip|~8h 1m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
617.3 mi into trip|~10h 45m 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
$84.66 one way
$169.32 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg216 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$94.56
$189.13
premium
$4.23
$102.81
$205.63
diesel
$4.80
$116.71
$233.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$85
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$215–$325
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 216.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $65 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
185.4
2
$64.90
$29.67
Efficient EV
154.5
1
$54.08
$24.72
EV Truck/SUV
247.2
3
$86.53
$39.56
Gas CO2
216 kg
EV CO2
72 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 16, 2026
Origin
Woodway, TX
Late night
in Woodway on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph47% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:47PM CDT until July 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:47PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
El Paso, TX
Late night
in El Paso on Tuesday
Local time
2:47 AM
MDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ESE 7 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:47PM CDT until July 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:47PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
103°F
Sweetwater, TX
204 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
7 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 46m 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 618.1
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a significant amount of highway driving on this route, with 84% of it on major interstates. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 166.7 miles, primarily on I-10, so be prepared for extended periods of high-speed travel. While this route is largely defined by its highway segments, it offers a straightforward path across Texas. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on efficient travel rather than varied terrain or winding roads.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 20. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Santa Fe Drive.
Driving Effort6/10
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 618.1 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Santa Fe Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 84 / George W Bush Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.3 miles (US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,526 ft631 ft
Total Climb
4,110 ft
Total Descent
1,028 ft
Highest Point
4,526 ft
~529.8 mi in
Elevation Range
3,895 ft
Notable High Points
4,526 ft at ~529.8 miles+660 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 Woodway, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Sh 158 West: Midland along the way.
Sh 158 West: Midland
249.4 mi in|~4h 35m|via TX 158
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10h 46m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 166.7 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 309 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 40 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 40 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Santa Fe Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 84 / George W Bush Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.3 miles (US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial and Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.8 hours each way, a round trip means 21.6 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.
