Skip to main content
Trip.ovh Logo
Trip.ovh

Trip from Blossom, TX to El Paso, TX

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

12h 46m

Distance

749.8 mi

1,207 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$113

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
12h 35m ★
6 AM
12h 46m
8 AM
13h 9m
10 AM
12h 54m
12 PM
12h 52m
3 PM
12h 55m
5 PM
13h 8m
8 PM
12h 39m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
Downtown Blossom, TX, TX

Blossom, TX

Balázs Benjamin

Downtown El Paso, TX, TX

El Paso, TX

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

Embarking on this 749.8-mile journey from Blossom, TX to El Paso, TX will take approximately 12 hours and 46 minutes of driving time. Given its considerable length, this is best tackled over two recommended days rather than attempting it as a single day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, with a significant 92% highway share, making it a long-distance, straightforward drive. Budget around $113 for fuel, and plan for at least three stops to break up the journey. This route traverses the Great Plains, offering a consistent landscape throughout your travel.

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

374.9 miles from Blossom, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 34m into the drive .

Loading map...

Drive Character

This route is predominantly a high-speed interstate experience, designed for covering long distances efficiently. The vast majority of your drive, 92%, will be on major highways like I-20 and I-10. Be prepared for a significant stretch of 421 miles on I-20, which will be the longest uninterrupted segment of your trip. While it's a long-distance drive, the consistent highway nature means you'll experience a predictable pace for much of the 12 hours and 46 minutes behind the wheel.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chittem Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 749.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Chittem Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.3 miles (I 30; US 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Chittem Street

Turn right onto Chittem Street

Navigation decision point

6
12.4 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward TX 19, TX 24: Cooper, Sulphur Springs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward TX 19, TX 24: Cooper, Sulphur Springs
5
59.3 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | I 30; US 67

Merge onto I 30; US 67

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
161.4 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in | I 20

Merge onto I 20

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
8
749 mi into trip | ~12h 44m 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
I 30 86.6 mi 1h 37m
South Church Street 46.4 mi 50m
West Freeway 15.5 mi 17m
Southeast Loop 286 4.9 mi 5m
Lamar Road 3.2 mi 3m
US Highway 82 East 2.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 421 mi, about 7h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Pyron Street

57 ft · 4 sec · Pyron Street
2

Turn right onto Chittem Street

220 ft · 12 sec · Chittem Street
3

Turn right onto US 82

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Front Street
4

Continue on US 82

2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East
5

Continue on US 82

3.2 mi · 3 min · Lamar Road
6

Continue on US 82

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Lamar Avenue
7

Turn left onto Southeast Loop 286

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Southeast Loop 286
8

Merge onto US 271; Loop 286

4.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Loop 286
9

Continue on Loop 286

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Southwest Loop 286
10

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 24 sec
Toward TX 19, TX 24: Cooper, Sulphur Springs
11

Turn left onto TX 19; TX 24

46 mi · 50 min · South Church Street
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 30 West: Dallas
13

Merge onto I 30; US 67

87 mi · 1 hr 37 min · I 30; US 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 30; US 377

15 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 20

421 mi · 7 hr · I 20
Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto I 10

167 mi · 2 hr 43 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 19B Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

0.3 mi · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue
19

Turn left onto TX 20

0.3 mi · 27 sec · North Mesa Street
20

Arrive at destination

North Mesa Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 749.8-mile drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours. With a recommended two-day split, plan your overnight stop around the halfway point to avoid overly long driving days. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 421 miles on I-20, so ensure you're fueled up and well-rested before entering that segment. Keep your fuel cost estimate of $113 in mind, and aim for roughly three strategically placed stops to stretch your legs and stay alert during the 12 hours and 46 minutes of travel.

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 374.9 miles from Blossom, TX, or about 6h 34m 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 165 miles or 3h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 374.9 miles or 6h 34m 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 374.9 miles or 6h 34m

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 11h 46m

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 Blossom, 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 Blossom, TX

Aim for roughly 375 miles and 6.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into El Paso, TX

Aim for roughly 375 miles and 6.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 165 miles from Blossom, 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 374.9 mi from Blossom, TX · 6h 34m into the drive

city and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Fort Worth, TX

247 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.

Downtown Midland, TX, TX

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Midland, TX

495 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.

Find hotels in Midland, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Brownwood, TX

375 mi · about 6.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Brownwood, TX after about 375 miles or 6.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Fort Worth, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 165 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetwater, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 374.9 miles from Blossom, 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 375 miles or 6.4 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chamizal National Memorial

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 749.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$113.30 one way

$226.59 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 262 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $124.01 $248.02
premium $4.54 $133.87 $267.74
diesel $5.61 $165.55 $331.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$113

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$243–$353

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 262.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $79 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 224.9 2 $78.73 $35.99
Efficient EV 187.5 2 $65.61 $29.99
EV Truck/SUV 299.9 3 $104.97 $47.99

Gas CO2

262 kg

EV CO2

88 kg (66% 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 3 hours ago

Origin

Blossom, TX

Evening in Blossom on Tuesday

Local time

6:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 15 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 2:58PM CDT until April 14 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 1:54PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

El Paso, TX

Evening in El Paso on Tuesday

Local time

5:39 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.

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

26 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

12h 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Blossom, TX to El Paso, TX covers 749.8 miles and takes about 12h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 10, I 30. 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 375 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 374.9 miles from Blossom, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $113.30 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 749.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chittem Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.3 miles (I 30; US 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Blossom, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From El Paso, TX

Groves, TX 836 mi · 14h 2m Laguna Heights, TX 835.2 mi · 14h 3m Atlanta, TX 816 mi · 13h 51m Diboll, TX 812.9 mi · 14h 2m

More from Blossom, TX

Corpus Christi, TX 504.7 mi · 9h 9m Fort Worth, TX 147 mi · 2h 46m Plano, TX 102 mi · 1h 58m Forest Chapel, TX 30.2 mi · 40m

More trips to El Paso, TX

Buna, TX 865 mi Milam, TX 855.2 mi South Padre Island, TX 845.4 mi Laguna Heights, TX 837.4 mi Groves, TX 834.2 mi Port Arthur, TX 831.8 mi

Explore more options from Blossom, TX or browse trips ending in El Paso, TX.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse TX road trips.

Explore maps for Blossom, TX or El Paso, TX on MapSof.net.