Origin
Anthony, TX
Evening in Anthony on Tuesday
Local time
7:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anthony, TX to El Paso, TX
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
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6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anthony, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Anthony, TX to El Paso, TX covers 20.9 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, I 10, Franklin Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.6 miles on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
10.5 miles from Anthony, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Anthony, TX to El Paso, TX covers 20.9 miles and takes about 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro is the longest continuous segment at about 11.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 1st Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (FM 1905 / Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 10; US 85; US 180 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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South 1st Street
Turn right onto South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FM 1905 / Franklin Street
Turn left onto FM 1905 / Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 10; US 85; US 180 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Merge onto I 10; US 85; US 180 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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20.2 mi into trip
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~25m in
Take the exit toward TX 20: Downtown El Paso, Convention Center, Tourist Information, Arts District
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.
Toward TX 20: Downtown El Paso, Convention Cent...
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20.6 mi into trip
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~26m in
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TX 20 / North Mesa Street
Turn right onto TX 20 / North Mesa Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Camino Real de Tierra Adentro | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| I 10 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Franklin Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Antonio Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Mesa Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Wyoming Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Desert Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
— 11.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anthony, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on Jefferson Street
75 ft
·
5 sec
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Jefferson Street
2
Turn right onto South 1st Street
259 ft
·
16 sec
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South 1st Street
3
Turn left onto FM 1905
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Franklin Street
4
Continue on FM 1905
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Antonio Street
5
Turn right onto South Desert Boulevard
172 ft
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4 sec
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South Desert Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
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19 sec
7
Merge onto I 10; US 85; US 180
12 mi
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13 min
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Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 10; US 180
7.1 mi
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8 min
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I 10; US 180
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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24 sec
Toward TX 20: Downtown El Paso, Convention Center, Tourist Information, Arts District
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on West Wyoming Avenue
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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West Wyoming Avenue
11
Turn right onto TX 20
0.3 mi
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34 sec
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North Mesa Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.5 miles from Anthony, TX, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20.9 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.5 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
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 Anthony, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anthony, TX
This is one driving day of about 20.9 miles and 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Anthony, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro for about 11.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.5 mi from Anthony, TX · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.5 miles from Anthony, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
El Paso, TX
Evening in El Paso on Tuesday
Local time
7:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
55°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.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 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
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anthony, TX to El Paso, TX covers 20.9 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, I 10, Franklin Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Anthony, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (FM 1905 / Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 10; US 85; US 180 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Anthony, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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