Origin
Brackettville, TX
Late night in Brackettville on Saturday
Local time
12:22 AM
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Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Brackettville, TX to El Paso, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 12m
Distance
457.5 mi
736 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$69
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 2m
★
6 AM
7h 13m
8 AM
7h 34m
10 AM
7h 20m
12 PM
7h 18m
3 PM
7h 21m
5 PM
7h 33m
8 PM
7h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brackettville, TX
Jeff Stapleton
El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brackettville, TX to El Paso, TX covers 457.5 miles and takes about 7h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Ann Street, West Military Highway, Highway 90 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
228.8 miles from Brackettville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 36m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in El Paso, TX
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 12m. Total distance: 457.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 12m drive with frequent turns across 457.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Ann Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brackettville, TX to El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Ann Street | — | — |
| West Military Highway | — | — |
| Highway 90 East | — | — |
| Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop | — | — |
| Highway 90 West | — | — |
| Highway 90 | — | — |
| East Oak Street | — | — |
| Highway 285 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Ann Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brackettville, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on West Spring Street
23 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Spring Street
2
Turn right onto South Ann Street
499 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Ann Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Military Highway
24 mi
·
27 min
·
West Military Highway
4
Continue on US Highway 90 East
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 90 East
5
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
7
Take the exit straight
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
8
Keep slight left
443 ft
·
16 sec
9
Turn right onto US Highway 90 West
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 90 West
10
Continue on United States Highway 90
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
United States Highway 90
11
Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West
106 mi
·
2 hr
·
US Highway 90 West
12
Continue on East Oak Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Oak Street
13
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
14
Merge slight left onto US Highway 285
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
US Highway 285
15
Continue on North Alamo Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Alamo Street
16
Turn left onto East Dickinson Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Dickinson Boulevard
17
Keep slight left to continue on West Dickinson Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dickinson Boulevard
18
Keep slight right to continue on Redwood Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Redwood Street
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 10 West
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Interstate 10 West
20
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: El Paso
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 10 West: El Paso
21
Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
236 mi
·
3 hr 48 min
·
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
22
Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Missouri Avenue, Downtown
23
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Missouri Avenue
24
Turn left onto North Mesa Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Mesa Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 228.8 miles from Brackettville, TX, or about 3h 36m into the drive.
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 101 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 228.8 miles or 3h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 15m
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 Brackettville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brackettville, TX
This is one driving day of about 457.5 miles and 7h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 101 miles from Brackettville, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 228.8 mi from Brackettville, TX · 3h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
229 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 101 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 228.8 miles from Brackettville, 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
$69.13 one way
$138.26 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
160 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $75.67 | $151.34 |
| premium | $4.54 | $81.68 | $163.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $101.01 | $202.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$69
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$94–$119
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 160.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 137.3 | 1 | $48.04 | $21.96 |
| Efficient EV | 114.4 | 1 | $40.03 | $18.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 183 | 2 | $64.05 | $29.28 |
Gas CO2
160 kg
EV CO2
54 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Night in El Paso on Friday
Local time
11:22 PM
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.
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
23 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
7h 12m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brackettville, TX to El Paso, TX covers 457.5 miles and takes about 7h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Ann Street, West Military Highway, Highway 90 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 228.8 miles from Brackettville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $69.13 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 2 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 itself is not hard, but at 7h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brackettville, TX to El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brackettville, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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