Origin
Cross Roads, TX
Morning in Cross Roads on Friday
Local time
8:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Cross Roads, TX to El Paso, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13h 21m
Distance
781.9 mi
1,258 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$118
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
13h 9m
★
6 AM
13h 21m
8 AM
13h 45m
10 AM
13h 30m
12 PM
13h 27m
3 PM
13h 31m
5 PM
13h 44m
8 PM
13h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cross Roads, TX
Haydn Dalton
El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
This 781.9-mile journey from Cross Roads, TX to El Paso, TX will take approximately 13 hours and 21 minutes of driving time. Given the duration, it's best planned as a two-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and I-10, with a portion on US Highway 175 West. With a projected fuel cost of around $118, it's an economical option for a long-distance drive across Texas. This route takes you from the Great Plains region of Texas to its western edge, offering a sense of crossing a significant portion of the state.
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
391 miles from Cross Roads, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
13h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
A significant 39% of this route involves interstate driving, meaning you'll experience some fast-paced travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 457.7 miles on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While much of the drive is on major highways, the inclusion of US Highway 175 West suggests a potential shift in road character, perhaps offering a slightly different pace. Overall, expect a long-distance drive characterized by efficiency on its main arterial roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 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 13h 21m, 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 75.9 miles in near US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West.
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 781.9 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 75.9 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.7 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.
6
75.9 mi into trip
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~1h 28m in
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US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
134.8 mi into trip
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~2h 32m 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
181.7 mi into trip
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~3h 23m 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
185.7 mi into trip
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~3h 27m 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
781.1 mi into trip
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~13h 19m 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 |
| US Highway 175 West | 68.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| US Highway 175 | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| US Highway 69 South | 18.9 mi | 21m |
| US Highway 69 North | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| South Dickinson Drive | 3.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 457.7 mi, about 7h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cross Roads, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on FM 1911
173 ft
·
3 sec
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FM 1911
2
Turn right onto US 69
9.6 mi
·
10 min
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US Highway 69 South
3
Continue on US 69
1.5 mi
·
1 min
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South Marcus Street
4
Continue on US 69
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 69 South
5
Continue on US 69
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Dickinson Drive
6
Continue on US 69
9.5 mi
·
10 min
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US Highway 69 North
7
Continue on US 69
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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South Jackson Street
8
Turn left onto US 175
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Alexander Boulevard
9
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi
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56 sec
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Frankston Highway
10
Continue on US 175
9.6 mi
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10 min
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US Highway 175 West
11
Turn slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
12
Merge onto US 175
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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East Pine Street
13
Continue on US 175
21 mi
·
22 min
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US Highway 175
14
Continue on US 175 Bus
2.5 mi
·
4 min
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East Corsicana Street
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US Highway 175 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 20
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 20
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
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.
20
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.
21
Merge onto I 10
167 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
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49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
24
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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North Mesa Street
25
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
For this 13-hour drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight driving. With three planned stops, you can comfortably break up the journey. Be mindful of the 457.7-mile stretch on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway; ensure you have adequate fuel before entering it, as services might be more spread out. Budgeting around $118 for fuel is a good estimate for this 781.9-mile trip across Texas.
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 391 miles from Cross Roads, TX, or about 6h 53m 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 172 miles or 3h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 391 miles or 6h 53m 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 391 miles or 6h 53m
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 12h 21m
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 Cross Roads, 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 Cross Roads, TX
Aim for roughly 391 miles and 6.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 391 miles and 6.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 172 miles from Cross Roads, 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 391 mi from Cross Roads, TX · 6h 53m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
258 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
516 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 Midland, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
391 mi · about 6.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Brownwood, TX after about 391 miles or 6.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 172 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 391 miles from Cross Roads, 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 391 miles or 6.7 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
$118.15 one way
$236.29 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
274 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $129.32 | $258.64 |
| premium | $4.54 | $139.60 | $279.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $172.63 | $345.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$118
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$248–$358
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 273.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $82 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 234.6 | 2 | $82.10 | $37.53 |
| Efficient EV | 195.5 | 2 | $68.42 | $31.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 312.8 | 3 | $109.47 | $50.04 |
Gas CO2
274 kg
EV CO2
91 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
Morning in El Paso on Friday
Local time
7:36 AM
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
11 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
13h 21m 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 Cross Roads, TX to El Paso, TX covers 781.9 miles and takes about 13h 21m 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, US Highway 175 West. 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 391 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 391 miles from Cross Roads, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $118.15 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 781.9 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 75.9 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.7 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cross Roads, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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