Drive Time
13h 27m
Distance
740 mi
1,191 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$113
one way
Photo: Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
The drive from El Paso, TX to Abram, TX covers 740 miles and takes about 13h 27m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on East Franklin Avenue, I 10 East, US 285 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $113.04 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
370 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 44m into the drive .
At 740 miles and 13h 27m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are East Franklin Avenue and I 10 East.
At 13h 27m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. A moderate number of decision points keep you engaged without being stressful.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 740 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from El Paso, TX to Abram, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Franklin Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 285 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 285 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Alamo Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sanderson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Abram, TX.
Start on North Mesa Street
Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
Merge slight left
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Pecos, Sanderson
Continue on Interstate 10 West
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto North US Highway 285
Turn right onto North Alamo Street
Continue on Sanderson Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Oak Street
Continue on US Highway 90 East
Take the exit left
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn left onto North Veterans Boulevard
Turn left onto East Main Street
Turn right onto South 5th Street
Turn slight left onto Loop 225
At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 83
Continue on I-35 Frontage Road
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Santa Ursula Avenue
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
Continue on Chihuahua Street
Turn right onto North Meadow Avenue
Turn right onto South Zapata Highway
Continue on US Highway 83 South
Continue on United States Highway 83
Continue on North Grant Street
Continue on United States Highway 83
Continue on West Main Street
Continue on East Main Street
Continue on East US Highway 83
Continue on West Expressway 83
Keep slight left to continue on La Joya Bypass
Take the exit slight right toward FM 492: Abram Road, Goodwin Road
Turn straight onto West Expressway 83
Turn right onto Loma Linda Circle
Continue on Loma Linda Circle
Continue on Trevor Drive
Turn right onto North Abram Road
Continue on Military Road
Turn right onto Cemetery Road
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 163 miles or 2h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 370 miles or 6h 44m 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 370 miles or 6h 44m
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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abram, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving El Paso, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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 El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 370 miles and 6.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Abram, TX
Aim for roughly 370 miles and 6.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 370 mi from El Paso, TX · 6h 44m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
244 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
488 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 Laredo, TXNight 1
370 mi · about 6.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Eagle Pass, TX after about 370 miles or 6.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 163 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 370 miles from El Paso, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 370 miles or 6.7 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
The final approach into Abram, 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 Abram, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Abram, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$113.04 one way
$226.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $123.88 | $247.75 |
| premium | $4.59 | $133.75 | $267.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $164.40 | $328.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$113
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$243–$353
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 258.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $78 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 222 | 2 | $77.70 | $35.52 |
| Efficient EV | 185 | 2 | $64.75 | $29.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 296 | 3 | $103.60 | $47.36 |
Gas CO2
259 kg
EV CO2
87 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in El Paso on Sunday
Local time
1:29 AM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Abram on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
--
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
56°F
McCamey, TX
244 mi in
71°F
Laredo, TX
488 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.
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Road read
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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