Origin
Buffalo, TX
Night in Buffalo on Thursday
Local time
10:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buffalo, TX to El Paso, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
8h 40m
Distance
492.3 mi
792 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$74
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 32m
★
6 AM
8h 40m
8 AM
8h 56m
10 AM
8h 46m
12 PM
8h 44m
3 PM
8h 46m
5 PM
8h 55m
8 PM
8h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buffalo, TX
Nitesh Mehera
El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Buffalo, TX to El Paso, TX covers 492.3 miles and takes about 8h 40m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, I 20, TX 158 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 166.7 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $74.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
246.1 miles from Buffalo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 38m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 40m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 8h 40m highway drive covering 492.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and I 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 166.7 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 166.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in.
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 8h 40m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 17 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (US 67; US 84): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.4 mi into trip
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~17m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
5.7 mi into trip
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~22m in
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US 67; US 84
Turn right onto US 67; US 84
Navigation decision point
5
11.5 mi into trip
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~28m in
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US 67
Keep slight left at fork onto US 67
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
324.8 mi into trip
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~5h 55m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
491.5 mi into trip
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~8h 38m 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
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 Buffalo, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Sh 158 West: Midland along the way.
Sh 158 West: Midland
123.5 mi in
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~2h 28m
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via TX 158
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 166.7 mi | 2h 43m |
| I 20 | 138.1 mi | 2h 13m |
| TX 158 | 62.7 mi | 1h 11m |
| US 67 | 42.5 mi | 46m |
| Commerce Street | 34.6 mi | 35m |
| North Broadway Street | 24 mi | 25m |
| West Main Street | 11.8 mi | 12m |
| US Highway 87 North | 2.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 166.7 mi, about 2h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on County Road 108
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 108
2
Continue on County Road 108
368 ft
·
16 sec
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County Road 108
3
Continue on County Road 108
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 108
4
Turn left onto County Road 102
1.1 mi
·
4 min
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County Road 102
5
Turn right
118 ft
·
6 sec
6
Turn left
0.8 mi
·
3 min
7
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
8
Turn right
421 ft
·
18 sec
9
Turn slight left
287 ft
·
14 sec
10
Turn right onto County Road 102
1.1 mi
·
4 min
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County Road 102
11
Turn right onto US 67; US 84
5.8 mi
·
6 min
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US 67; US 84
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
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use 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
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 246.1 miles from Buffalo, TX, or about 4h 38m 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 108 miles or 2h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 246.1 miles or 4h 38m 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 246.1 miles or 4h 38m
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 7h 40m
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 Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, TX
Aim for roughly 246 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 246 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 108 miles from Buffalo, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 246.1 mi from Buffalo, TX · 4h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
246 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 Kermit, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
246 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kermit, TX after about 246 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 108 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 246.1 miles from Buffalo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 166.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 246 miles or 4.3 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
$74.39 one way
$148.78 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
172 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $81.42 | $162.85 |
| premium | $4.54 | $87.90 | $175.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $108.69 | $217.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$74
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$204–$314
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 172.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $52 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 147.7 | 1 | $51.69 | $23.63 |
| Efficient EV | 123.1 | 1 | $43.08 | $19.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 196.9 | 2 | $68.92 | $31.51 |
Gas CO2
172 kg
EV CO2
58 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 Thursday
Local time
9:10 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.
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
28 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
8h 40m 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 Buffalo, TX to El Paso, TX covers 492.3 miles and takes about 8h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, I 20, TX 158. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 246 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 246.1 miles from Buffalo, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $74.39 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 8h 40m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 17 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (US 67; US 84): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Buffalo, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Sh 158 West: Midland along the way.
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