Trip from El Paso, TX to New London, TX

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

12h 54m

Distance

766.4 mi

1,233 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$116

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

12h 43m ★

6 AM

12h 55m

8 AM

13h 18m

10 AM

13h 3m

12 PM

13h 0m

3 PM

13h 4m

5 PM

13h 17m

8 PM

12h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from El Paso, TX to New London, TX covers 766.4 miles and takes about 12h 54m 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, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $115.80 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

383.2 miles from El Paso, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 27m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

12h 54m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Long-distance drive route profile.

Drive Character

At 766.4 miles and 12h 54m 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 16 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 54m, 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 54m) 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 New London, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Franklin Avenue	—	—
I 10 East	—	—
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway	—	—
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway	—	—
TX 135	—	—
I 20	—	—
Highway 135 North	—	—
Phillips Street	—	—

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 New London, TX.

1

Start on North Mesa Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

2

Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

3

Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

0.4 mi · 51 sec · I 10 East

4

Merge slight left

167 mi · 2 hr 43 min

5

Keep slight left

421 mi · 6 hr 59 min

6

Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

23 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

7

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

14 mi · 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

8

Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

22 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

9

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

103 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

10

Take the exit slight right toward TX 135: Kilgore, Gladewater

0.2 mi · 22 sec · TX 135: Kilgore, Gladewater

11

Continue on I 20 Frontage Road

0.3 mi · 51 sec · I 20 Frontage Road

12

Turn right onto State Highway 135 North

4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 135 North

13

Keep slight right

11 mi · 15 min

14

Turn left onto Phillips Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Phillips Street

15

Turn left onto Burnett Street

295 ft · 13 sec · Burnett Street

16

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 383.2 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 6h 27m 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 169 miles or 2h 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 383.2 miles or 6h 27m 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 383.2 miles or 6h 27m

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 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New London, 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 383 miles and 6.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into New London, TX

Aim for roughly 383 miles and 6.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 169 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 383.2 mi from El Paso, TX · 6h 27m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Midland, TX

253 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.

city and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Fort Worth, TX

506 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.

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Overnight Options

Night 1

Sweetwater, TX

383 mi · about 6.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 383 miles or 6.5 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Pecos, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 169 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetwater, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 383.2 miles from El Paso, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 383 miles or 6.5 hours on the road.

Final-third reset

Rest stop

Plan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.

Arriving in New London, TX

The final approach into New London, 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 New London, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach New London, 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

$115.80 one way

$231.61 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 268 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$126.76	$253.52
premium	$4.54	$136.84	$273.67
diesel	$5.61	$169.21	$338.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$116

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$246–$356

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 268.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $80 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	229.9	2	$80.47	$36.79
Efficient EV	191.6	2	$67.06	$30.66
EV Truck/SUV	306.6	3	$107.30	$49.05

Gas CO2

268 kg

EV CO2

90 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

El Paso, TX

Late night in El Paso on Thursday

Local time

3:42 AM

MDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New London, TX

Late night in New London on Thursday

Local time

4:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°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 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

12h 54m 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 New London, TX covers 766.4 miles and takes about 12h 54m 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, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. 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 383 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 383.2 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 $115.80 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 54m) 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 New London, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from El Paso, TX to New London, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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