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El Paso, TX
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9:21 AM
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Current temp
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Trip from El Paso, TX to Beach City, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13h 8m
Distance
780.7 mi
1,256 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$118
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
12h 57m
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6 AM
13h 9m
8 AM
13h 32m
10 AM
13h 17m
12 PM
13h 15m
3 PM
13h 18m
5 PM
13h 31m
8 PM
13h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
El Paso, TX
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Beach City, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from El Paso, TX to Beach City, TX covers 780.7 miles and takes about 13h 8m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, Anderson Loop, East Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 686.7 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $117.97 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
390.4 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 780.7 miles and 13h 8m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and Anderson Loop.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 686.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,630 ft
24 ft
Total Climb
1,039 ft
Total Descent
4,728 ft
Highest Point
4,630 ft
~111.5 mi in
Elevation Range
4,605 ft
Notable High Points
4,630 ft at ~111.5 miles
+622 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Anderson Loop. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 167.6 miles in near I 10.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 780.7 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 167.6 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 531 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 536.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 30 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
167.6 mi into trip
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~2h 45m in
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I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
531 mi into trip
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~8h 29m in
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I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
536.4 mi into trip
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~8h 35m in
Take the exit toward Frontage Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 556B
Toward Frontage Road
6
537.5 mi into trip
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~8h 37m in
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North Loop 1604 West
Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
764.2 mi into trip
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~12h 41m in
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Spur 330 / Decker Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 330 / Decker Drive toward Spur 330: Baytown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Spur 330: Baytown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between El Paso, TX and Beach City, TX, road signs point toward Loop 1604 East, Austin and Waco.
Loop 1604 East
537.9 mi in
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~8h 38m
Austin
579.3 mi in
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~9h 25m
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via I 10; TX 130
Waco
579.3 mi in
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~9h 25m
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via I 10; TX 130
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 686.7 mi | 11h 8m |
| Anderson Loop | 25.4 mi | 29m |
| East Freeway | 19.1 mi | 23m |
| 90th Infantry Division Highway | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| Katy Freeway | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| Decker Drive | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| FM 1405 | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Katy Tollway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 686.7 mi, about 11h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Beach City, TX.
1
Start on North Mesa Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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North Mesa Street
2
Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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East Franklin Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 10 East
4
Merge onto I 10; US 180
167 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
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I 10; US 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
363 mi
·
5 hr 44 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
5.4 mi
·
5 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 556B
Toward Frontage Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
0.5 mi
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54 sec
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Interstate 10 West
9
Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
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North Loop 1604 West
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Loop 1604 East
11
Merge onto Loop 1604
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Interstate 10 East
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
14
Merge onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
15 mi
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15 min
·
90th Infantry Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 10; TX 130
151 mi
·
2 hr 34 min
·
I 10; TX 130
Toward I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 10 Toll
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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Katy Tollway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 10; US 90
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
20
Continue on I 10; US 90
5.8 mi
·
7 min
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East Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
13 mi
·
16 min
·
East Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 330
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Decker Drive
Toward Spur 330: Baytown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Spur 330
Use the slight right lane.
24
Continue on Decker Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Decker Drive
25
Turn left onto West Defee Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Defee Street
26
Turn right onto TX 146 Bus
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Alexander Drive
27
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 146 Bus
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South State Highway 146
28
At end of road, turn left onto East Grand Parkway South
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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East Grand Parkway South
29
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward TX 99 Toll East
30
Merge onto TX 99 Toll
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Grand Parkway South
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward FM 1405
32
Turn straight onto East Grand Parkway South
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Grand Parkway South
33
Turn right onto FM 1405
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
FM 1405
34
Turn left onto FM 2354
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Tri City Beach Road
35
Turn right onto Seacrest Park Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Seacrest Park Road
36
Turn left onto Ocean Drive
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ocean Drive
37
Turn right
269 ft
·
19 sec
38
Arrive at 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.
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 390.4 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 6h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 686.7 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 2h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 390.4 miles or 6h 16m 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 390.4 miles or 6h 16m
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 11h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beach City, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving El Paso, 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 El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 390 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Beach City, TX
Aim for roughly 390 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 172 miles from El Paso, 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 I 10 for about 686.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 390.4 mi from El Paso, TX · 6h 16m 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
515 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 San Antonio, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
390 mi · about 6.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kerrville, TX after about 390 miles or 6.6 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 390.4 miles from El Paso, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 686.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 390 miles or 6.6 hours on the road.
Arriving in Beach City, TX
The final approach into Beach City, 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 Beach City, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Beach City, 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
$117.97 one way
$235.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
273 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $129.12 | $258.25 |
| premium | $4.54 | $139.39 | $278.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $172.37 | $344.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Katy Tollway
(3.2 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$118
Tolls
$0
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: 273.2 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 | 234.2 | 2 | $81.97 | $37.47 |
| Efficient EV | 195.2 | 2 | $68.31 | $31.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 312.3 | 3 | $109.30 | $49.96 |
Gas CO2
273 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
Beach City, TX
Morning in Beach City on Friday
Local time
10:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 13 at 1:44AM CDT until April 13 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
High Wind Watch
High Wind Watch issued April 12 at 11:58PM MDT until April 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa 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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
11 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
13h 8m 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 El Paso, TX to Beach City, TX covers 780.7 miles and takes about 13h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Anderson Loop, East 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 390 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 390.4 miles from El Paso, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $117.97 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 30 significant decision points across 780.7 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 167.6 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 531 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 536.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between El Paso, TX and Beach City, TX, road signs point toward Loop 1604 East, Austin and Waco.
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. The route ranges from 24 ft to 4,630 ft elevation with about 1,039 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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