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Combine, TX
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Trip from Combine, TX to El Paso, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
11h 5m
Distance
659.4 mi
1,061 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$100
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 56m
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6 AM
11h 6m
8 AM
11h 26m
10 AM
11h 13m
12 PM
11h 11m
3 PM
11h 14m
5 PM
11h 25m
8 PM
11h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Combine, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Combine, TX to El Paso, TX covers 659.4 miles and takes about 11h 5m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, I 10, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 457.7 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $99.64 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
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
329.7 miles from Combine, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 38m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
11h 5m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
At 659.4 miles and 11h 5m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and I 10.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 457.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 11h 5m, 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 5.8 miles in near US 175.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 659.4 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 5.8 miles (US 175): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.2 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.8 mi into trip
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~9m in
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US 175
Merge onto US 175
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
12.4 mi into trip
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~16m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
7
59.2 mi into trip
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~1h 7m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 20 West
7
63.2 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
8
658.7 mi into trip
|
~11h 3m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 457.7 mi | 7h 39m |
| I 10 | 166.7 mi | 2h 43m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| US 175 | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| FM 1389 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| North Frontage Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Missouri Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Highway 175 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 457.7 mi, about 7h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Combine, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on FM 1389
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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FM 1389
2
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1389
1.9 mi
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3 min
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FM 1389
3
Turn slight right onto FM 1389
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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FM 1389
4
At end of road, turn left onto North Frontage Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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North Frontage Road
5
Continue on South Highway 175
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Highway 175
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 175 West
7
Merge onto US 175
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 175
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 20
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 20
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
429 mi
·
7 hr 8 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 10
167 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Missouri Avenue
16
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Mesa Street
17
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 329.7 miles from Combine, TX, or about 5h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 457.7 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 145 miles or 2h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 329.7 miles or 5h 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 329.7 miles or 5h 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 10h 5m
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 Combine, 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 Combine, TX
Aim for roughly 330 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 330 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 145 miles from Combine, 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 Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 457.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 329.7 mi from Combine, TX · 5h 38m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
218 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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
435 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 Odessa, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
330 mi · about 5.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 330 miles or 5.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 145 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 329.7 miles from Combine, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 457.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 330 miles or 5.5 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
$99.64 one way
$199.27 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
231 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $109.06 | $218.12 |
| premium | $4.54 | $117.73 | $235.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $145.59 | $291.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$100
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$230–$340
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 230.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $69 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 197.8 | 2 | $69.24 | $31.65 |
| Efficient EV | 164.9 | 1 | $57.70 | $26.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 263.8 | 3 | $92.32 | $42.20 |
Gas CO2
231 kg
EV CO2
77 kg (67% 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.
Destination
El Paso, TX
Night in El Paso on Thursday
Local time
11:29 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
25 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
11h 5m 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 Combine, TX to El Paso, TX covers 659.4 miles and takes about 11h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, I 10, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. 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 330 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 329.7 miles from Combine, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $99.64 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 is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 659.4 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 5.8 miles (US 175): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.2 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Combine, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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