Origin
El Paso, TX
Evening in El Paso on Wednesday
Local time
7:31 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from El Paso, TX to Madisonville, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
12h 15m
Distance
713 mi
1,148 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$108
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
12h 4m
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6 AM
12h 15m
8 AM
12h 37m
10 AM
12h 23m
12 PM
12h 21m
3 PM
12h 24m
5 PM
12h 36m
8 PM
12h 9m
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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Madisonville, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from El Paso, TX to Madisonville, TX covers 713 miles and takes about 12h 15m 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 290 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $107.74 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
356.5 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 713 miles and 12h 15m 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.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Franklin Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 12h 15m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. Navigation is simple, but the total wheel time makes endurance and break timing the real challenge.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Navigation is easy, but the length (12h 15m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from El Paso, TX to Madisonville, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Franklin Avenue | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| US 290 East | — | — |
| Highway 290 | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 281 | — | — |
| Bastrop Freeway | — | — |
| Highway 71 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Franklin Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Madisonville, 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 straight toward I 10 East
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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I 10 East
4
Merge slight left
167 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
5
Keep slight right
290 mi
·
4 hr 32 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 290 East: Fredericksburg
7
Continue on US Highway 290
39 mi
·
42 min
·
US Highway 290
8
Continue on West Main Street
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West Main Street
9
Continue on East US Highway 290
27 mi
·
30 min
·
East US Highway 290
10
Continue on West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
11
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
12
Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South US Highway 281
13
Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290
31 mi
·
37 min
·
East US Highway 290
14
Continue on West US Highway 290
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
West US Highway 290
15
Take the exit slight left
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
16
Continue on West US Highway 290
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West US Highway 290
17
Continue straight
14 mi
·
15 min
18
Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bastrop Freeway
19
Continue on East State Highway 71
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
·
East State Highway 71
20
Continue on Texas State Highway 71
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Texas State Highway 71
21
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
22
Turn straight onto College Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
College Street
23
Turn left onto State Highway 95
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Highway 95
24
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
25
Continue on State Highway 21 East
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
State Highway 21 East
26
Keep slight left
42 mi
·
49 min
27
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.
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 356.5 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 6h 7m into the drive.
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 157 miles or 2h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 356.5 miles or 6h 7m 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 356.5 miles or 6h 7m
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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madisonville, 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 357 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Madisonville, TX
Aim for roughly 357 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 157 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 356.5 mi from El Paso, TX · 6h 7m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
235 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
471 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 Austin, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
357 mi · about 6.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near New Braunfels, TX after about 357 miles or 6.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 157 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 356.5 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 357 miles or 6.1 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.
Arriving in Madisonville, TX
The final approach into Madisonville, 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 Madisonville, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Madisonville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$107.74 one way
$215.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
250 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $117.93 | $235.85 |
| premium | $4.54 | $127.30 | $254.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $157.42 | $314.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$108
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$238–$348
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 249.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $75 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 213.9 | 2 | $74.87 | $34.22 |
| Efficient EV | 178.3 | 2 | $62.39 | $28.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 285.2 | 3 | $99.82 | $45.63 |
Gas CO2
249 kg
EV CO2
83 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
Madisonville, TX
Evening in Madisonville on Wednesday
Local time
8:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Big Lake, TX
235 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
9 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
12h 15m 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 Madisonville, TX covers 713 miles and takes about 12h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Franklin Avenue, I 10 East, US 290 East. 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 357 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 356.5 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 $107.74 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (12h 15m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from El Paso, TX to Madisonville, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from El Paso, TX to Madisonville, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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