Trip from Addison, TX to El Paso, TX

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Drive Time

10h 47m

Distance

644.1 mi

1,037 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$97

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

10h 38m ★

6 AM

10h 48m

8 AM

11h 7m

10 AM

10h 54m

12 PM

10h 52m

3 PM

10h 55m

5 PM

11h 6m

8 PM

10h 42m

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

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Trip Overview

This 644-mile journey from Addison, Texas, to El Paso, Texas, is a substantial undertaking, best split over two days. Expect to spend about 10 hours and 47 minutes driving, primarily on I-20 and I-10, with a short section on SH 183 TEXpress. With 99% of the drive on highways, it's a long-distance travel profile. The estimated fuel cost is around $97, and you'll want to plan for at least three stops along the way. Both Addison and El Paso are situated in the Great Plains region, so you'll experience consistent terrain throughout this Texas-to-Texas trip.

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

322.1 miles from Addison, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 28m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This route is almost entirely a highway experience, with 99% of the drive on major interstates like I-20 and I-10. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 421 miles on I-20, offering a consistent pace for a substantial portion of the trip. While primarily interstate driving, the transition between these major highways will provide some variation. The general feel is one of covering distance efficiently across the Texas landscape.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 421 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Addison Road.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 644.1 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 0.1 miles (Addison Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (North Walton Walker Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Addison Road

Turn left onto Addison Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

7.4 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 35E South: Dallas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes. Exit 27C Toward I 35E South: Dallas

10 mi into trip | ~13m in | North Walton Walker Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 436A Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth...

49.4 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward I 30 West: Weatherford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3A Toward I 30 West: Weatherford

643.4 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	421 mi	7h
I 10	166.7 mi	2h 43m
SH 183 TEXpress	13.6 mi	13m
Jim Wright Freeway	12.8 mi	14m
I 820 TEXpress	6.9 mi	6m
West Freeway	6 mi	6m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway	4.3 mi	4m
SH 121/183 TEXpress	2.7 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 20 — 421 mi, about 7h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

84 ft · 11 sec · this road

Turn left

66 ft · 6 sec

Turn right onto Addison Circle

200 ft · 11 sec · Addison Circle

Turn left onto Addison Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Addison Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Belt Line Road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Belt Line Road

Turn straight

283 ft · 10 sec

Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

163 ft · 3 sec · Dallas Parkway

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward DNT South

Merge onto DNT

1.5 mi · 1 min · Dallas North Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 635 West Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 635

4.3 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec

Exit 27C Toward I 35E South: Dallas Use the left / straight lanes.

Merge onto I 35E

2.2 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

0.6 mi · 39 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

Exit 436A Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto Loop 12 TEXpress

2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress

13 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

2.0 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

0.1 mi · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

0.7 mi · 42 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Continue on I 820 TEXpress

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

Toward I 820 Express West Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 820

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

Continue on I 820

13 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Exit 3A Toward I 30 West: Weatherford Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 30

6.0 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 20

421 mi · 7 hr · I 20

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 10

167 mi · 2 hr 43 min · I 10

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

Given the 10-hour and 47-minute duration, planning for an overnight stop is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight driving. With 644 miles and an estimated fuel cost of $97, be sure to monitor your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on I-20, as services might be less frequent. Factor in at least three planned stops for rest and refueling to break up the drive effectively. A key tip for this route is to be aware of the significant distance between services on I-20 before you reach the I-10 junction.

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 322.1 miles from Addison, TX, or about 5h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 421 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 142 miles or 2h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 322.1 miles or 5h 28m 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 322.1 miles or 5h 28m

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

Open the route before leaving Addison, 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 Addison, TX

Aim for roughly 322 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into El Paso, TX

Aim for roughly 322 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 142 miles from Addison, 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 20 for about 421 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 322.1 mi from Addison, TX · 5h 28m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Wichita Falls, TX

213 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.

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Kermit, TX

425 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.

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Overnight Options

Night 1

Big Spring, TX

322 mi · about 5.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 322 miles or 5.4 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Burleson, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 142 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Spring, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 322.1 miles from Addison, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 322 miles or 5.4 hours on the road.

Arriving in El Paso, TX

The final approach into El Paso, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around El Paso, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach El Paso, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$97.33 one way

$194.65 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 225 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$106.53	$213.06
premium	$4.54	$115.00	$230.00
diesel	$5.61	$142.21	$284.42

Estimated Tolls: $0.12

Dallas North Tollway (1.5 mi) $0.12

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$97

Tolls

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$227–$337

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 225.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $68 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	193.2	2	$67.63	$30.92
Efficient EV	161	1	$56.36	$25.76
EV Truck/SUV	257.6	3	$90.17	$41.22

Gas CO2

225 kg

EV CO2

75 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Addison, TX

Late night in Addison on Wednesday

Local time

2:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

El Paso, TX

Late night in El Paso on Wednesday

Local time

1:11 AM

MDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

20 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 47m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Addison, TX to El Paso, TX covers 644.1 miles and takes about 10h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 20, I 10, SH 183 TEXpress. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 322 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 322.1 miles from Addison, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $97.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Addison, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Addison, TX to El Paso, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in El Paso, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Addison, TX

El Paso, TX

1 hour earlier

20 degrees warmer at arrival

10h 47m on the road

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