Drive Time
6h 58m
Distance
403.8 mi
650 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
Photo: Mark Direen
The drive from El Paso, TX to San Angelo, TX covers 403.8 miles and takes about 6h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Franklin Avenue, I 10 East, US 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
201.9 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 29m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 58m drive with frequent turns across 403.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Franklin Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 67 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Beauregard Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Chadbourne Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Harris Avenue | 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 San Angelo, 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 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
Continue straight
Continue on West Beauregard Avenue
Turn left onto South Chadbourne Street
Turn right onto East Harris Avenue
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.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 89 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 201.9 miles or 3h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Angelo, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from El Paso, TX
This is one driving day of about 403.8 miles and 6h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 201.9 mi from El Paso, TX · 3h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
202 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 201.9 miles from El Paso, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into San Angelo, 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 San Angelo, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$60.08 one way
$120.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $67.60 | $135.19 |
| premium | $4.59 | $72.99 | $145.97 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $63.48 | $126.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.1 | 1 | $42.40 | $19.38 |
| Efficient EV | 101 | 1 | $35.33 | $16.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 161.5 | 2 | $56.53 | $25.84 |
Gas CO2
141 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in El Paso on Saturday
Local time
9:24 AM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in San Angelo on Saturday
Local time
10:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
79°F
Fort Davis, TX
202 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.
Time zone
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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