The drive from Carrizo Springs, TX to El Paso, TX covers 523.6 miles and takes about 9h 18m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor, US Highway 90 West, US Highway 285 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is long-distance drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 236.3 miles on La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $79.12 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
261.8 miles from Carrizo Springs, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 58m into the drive
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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.
Long-distance drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
At 523.6 miles and 9h 18m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor and US Highway 90 West.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor is the longest continuous segment at about 236.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 9h 18m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 92.2 miles in near Loop 79 / Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 523.6 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 92.2 miles (Loop 79 / Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop): Navigation decision point; at 104.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 286 miles (Interstate 10 West): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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92.2 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|Loop 79 / Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
Turn right onto Loop 79 / Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
Navigation decision point
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104.1 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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286 mi into trip|~5h 27m in|Interstate 10 West
At end of road, turn left onto Interstate 10 West
Navigation decision point
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286.6 mi into trip|~5h 28m in|I 10; US 67 / La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Merge onto I 10; US 67 / La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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522.8 mi into trip|~9h 17m 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
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
236.3 mi
3h 48m
US Highway 90 West
112.9 mi
2h 7m
US Highway 285
63.4 mi
1h 12m
Del Río Boulevard
47.5 mi
54m
Peña Street
41.9 mi
48m
Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
11.8 mi
12m
North Veterans Boulevard
2.7 mi
4m
East Oak Street
2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
— 236.3 mi, about 3h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrizo Springs, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on US 277
42 mi·48 min·Peña Street
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Take the exit
230 ft·6 sec
3
Merge onto US 277
2.7 mi·4 min·North Veterans Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 277
48 mi·54 min·Del Río Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Loop 79
12 mi·12 min·Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
6
Take the exit onto Loop 79
0.1 mi·17 sec·Loop 79
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·21 sec
8
Merge onto US 90
6.8 mi·7 min·US Highway 90 West
9
Continue on US 90
0.1 mi·7 sec·United States Highway 90
10
Merge onto US 90
106 mi·2 hr·US Highway 90 West
11
Continue on US 90
2.0 mi·2 min·East Oak Street
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
13
Merge onto US 285
63 mi·1 hr 12 min·US Highway 285
14
Continue on US 285
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Alamo Street
15
Turn left onto I 10 Bus; US 285; US 385
1.4 mi·1 min·East Dickinson Boulevard
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 Bus; US 285
1.2 mi·1 min·West Dickinson Boulevard
17
Keep slight right at fork onto Redwood Street
0.3 mi·30 sec·Redwood Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto Interstate 10 West
0.2 mi·22 sec·Interstate 10 West
19
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 10 West: El Paso
20
Merge onto I 10; US 67
236 mi·3 hr 48 min·La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
23
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
24
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 261.8 miles from Carrizo Springs, TX, or about 4h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.3 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 115 miles or 2h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 261.8 miles or 4h 58m 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 261.8 miles or 4h 58m
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 8h 19m
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 Carrizo Springs, 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 Carrizo Springs, TX
Aim for roughly 262 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 262 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 115 miles from Carrizo Springs, 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 La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor for about 236.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 261.8 mi from Carrizo Springs, TX
· 4h 58m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 523.6
An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir. Amistad, a Spanish word meaning "friendship," is known for excellent water-b...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 108.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$79.12 one way
$158.23 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg183 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$86.60
$173.20
premium
$4.54
$93.49
$186.97
diesel
$5.61
$115.60
$231.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$79
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$209–$319
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 183.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
157.1
1
$54.98
$25.13
Efficient EV
130.9
1
$45.82
$20.94
EV Truck/SUV
209.4
2
$73.30
$33.51
Gas CO2
183 kg
EV CO2
61 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Carrizo Springs, TX
Morning
in Carrizo Springs on Saturday
Local time
6:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
El Paso, TX
Late night
in El Paso on Saturday
Local time
5:02 AM
MDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Clear
NNW 6 to 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 11:26PM CDT until April 18 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 10:38PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
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
25 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
9h 18m 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 Carrizo Springs, TX to El Paso, TX covers 523.6 miles and takes about 9h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor, US Highway 90 West, US Highway 285. 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 262 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 261.8 miles from Carrizo Springs, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $79.12 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 523.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 92.2 miles (Loop 79 / Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop): Navigation decision point; at 104.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 286 miles (Interstate 10 West): Navigation decision point.
The route from Carrizo Springs, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chamizal National Memorial and Amistad National Recreation Area.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
