Origin
Childress, TX
Afternoon in Childress on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Childress, TX to El Paso, TX
Drive Time
7h 58m
Distance
486.2 mi
782 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$74
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 50m
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6 AM
7h 58m
8 AM
8h 16m
10 AM
8h 5m
12 PM
8h 3m
3 PM
8h 5m
5 PM
8h 15m
8 PM
7h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Childress, TX
Mark Direen
El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Childress, TX to El Paso, TX covers 486.2 miles and takes about 7h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 83 North, Easley Street, South Ralls Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $74.27 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
243.1 miles from Childress, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 58m drive with frequent turns across 486.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 83 North 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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 58m, 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 Childress, TX to El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 83 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Easley Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Ralls Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Parkway Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marsha Sharp Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Seagraves Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Avenue A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hobbs Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 83 North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Childress, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on Avenue F Northeast
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue F Northeast
2
Turn left onto US Highway 83 North
31 mi
·
36 min
·
US Highway 83 North
3
Turn right onto Easley Street
62 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
Easley Street
4
Turn left onto South Ralls Highway
22 mi
·
29 min
·
South Ralls Highway
5
Turn right
24 mi
·
26 min
6
Turn straight onto Parkway Drive
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Parkway Drive
7
Continue on Marsha Sharp Freeway
26 mi
·
29 min
·
Marsha Sharp Freeway
8
Continue straight
15 mi
·
16 min
9
Continue on Seagraves Road
40 mi
·
46 min
·
Seagraves Road
10
Turn right onto West Avenue A
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Avenue A
11
Continue on Hobbs Highway
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Hobbs Highway
12
Continue on North Marland Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marland Boulevard
13
Continue on East Marland Street
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Marland Street
14
Continue on West Marland Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Marland Boulevard
15
Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
40 mi
·
45 min
·
West Carlsbad Highway
16
Continue on Hobbs Highway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Hobbs Highway
17
Continue on East Greene Street
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
East Greene Street
18
Turn left onto South Canal Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Canal Street
19
Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway
34 mi
·
37 min
·
National Parks Highway
20
Continue on US Highway 62
102 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US Highway 62
21
Continue on Montana Avenue
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Montana Avenue
22
Turn slight left onto East Paisano Drive
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Paisano Drive
23
Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard West
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard West
24
Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 10 West
25
Merge slight left
3.6 mi
·
4 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Missouri Avenue, Downtown
27
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Missouri Avenue
28
Turn left onto North Mesa Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Mesa Street
29
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 243.1 miles from Childress, TX, or about 3h 59m 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 107 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 243.1 miles or 3h 59m 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 59m
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 Childress, 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 Childress, TX
This is one driving day of about 486.2 miles and 7h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 107 miles from Childress, 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 243.1 mi from Childress, TX · 3h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
243 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 107 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 243.1 miles from Childress, 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
$74.27 one way
$148.54 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
170 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $81.39 | $162.78 |
| premium | $4.59 | $87.88 | $175.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $108.02 | $216.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$74
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$99–$124
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 170.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $51 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 145.9 | 1 | $51.05 | $23.34 |
| Efficient EV | 121.6 | 1 | $42.54 | $19.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 194.5 | 2 | $68.07 | $31.12 |
Gas CO2
170 kg
EV CO2
57 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
Afternoon in El Paso on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
48°F
Seminole, TX
243 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
7h 58m 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 Childress, TX to El Paso, TX covers 486.2 miles and takes about 7h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 83 North, Easley Street, South Ralls Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 243.1 miles from Childress, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $74.27 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 58m, 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 Childress, TX to El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Childress, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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