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Trip from El Paso, TX to Addison, TX

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

10h 47m

Distance

644.6 mi

1,037 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$97

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
10h 38m ★
6 AM
10h 48m
8 AM
11h 7m
10 AM
10h 55m
12 PM
10h 53m
3 PM
10h 56m
5 PM
11h 6m
8 PM
10h 42m

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 Addison, TX covers 644.6 miles and takes about 10h 47m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 20, I 10, Jim Wright Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 421.1 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $97.40 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

322.3 miles from El Paso, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 644.6 miles and 10h 47m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 20 and I 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 421.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 588.6 miles in near I 30 / West Freeway.

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 24 significant decision points across 644.6 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 588.6 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 594.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 608 miles (I 820 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
588.6 mi into trip | ~9h 44m in | I 30 / West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
7
594.2 mi into trip | ~9h 50m in

Take the exit toward I 820 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5B Toward I 820 North
7
608 mi into trip | ~10h 7m in | I 820 TEXpress

Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas E...
8
641 mi into trip | ~10h 41m in

Take the exit toward DNT North, DNT South: Dallas North Tollway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 22 B-C Toward DNT North, DNT South: Dallas North Tollw...
9
641.4 mi into trip | ~10h 42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 22B Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 421.1 mi 6h 59m
I 10 166.8 mi 2h 43m
Jim Wright Freeway 12.6 mi 14m
SH 183 TEXpress 11.7 mi 11m
I 820 TEXpress 6.9 mi 6m
West Freeway 5.6 mi 5m
SH 121/183 TEXpress 4.4 mi 4m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 421.1 mi, about 6h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Addison, 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

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 10 East
4

Merge onto I 10; US 180

167 mi · 2 hr 43 min · I 10; US 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

421 mi · 6 hr 59 min · I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30

5.6 mi · 5 min · West Freeway
Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 5B Toward I 820 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 820

13 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 820

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

12 mi · 11 min · SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 12 TEXpress

2.6 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
Toward I 35E Toll North Use the slight left lane.
14

Merge onto Loop 12

0.8 mi · 53 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 35E

2.1 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 50 sec
Exit 440B Toward I 635 East Use the right lane.
17

Merge onto I 635

4.0 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Exit 22 B-C Toward DNT North, DNT South: Dallas North Tollway Use the right lane.
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
20

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 22B Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North Use the right lane.
21

Merge onto DNT

1.6 mi · 1 min · Dallas North Tollway
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward Belt Line Road, Arapaho Road Use the slight right lane.
23

Continue on Dallas Parkway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Dallas Parkway
24

Turn left onto Belt Line Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Belt Line Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
25

Turn right onto Addison Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Addison Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Turn right onto Addison Circle

200 ft · 11 sec · Addison Circle
27

Turn left

66 ft · 7 sec
28

Turn right

84 ft · 6 sec
29

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 322.3 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 5h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 421.1 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 142 miles or 2h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 322.3 miles or 5h 19m 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 322.3 miles or 5h 19m

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 9h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Addison, 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 322 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Addison, TX

Aim for roughly 322 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 142 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 20 for about 421.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 322.3 mi from El Paso, TX · 5h 19m into the drive

city in Texas, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Kermit, TX

213 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.

Downtown Wichita Falls, TX, TX

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Wichita Falls, TX

425 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 Wichita Falls, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Big Spring, TX

322 mi · about 5.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 322 miles or 5.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Fort Davis, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 142 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Spring, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 322.3 miles from El Paso, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421.1 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 322 miles or 5.4 hours on the road.

Arriving in Addison, TX

The final approach into Addison, 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 Addison, TX.

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

$97.40 one way

$194.80 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 226 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $106.61 $213.23
premium $4.54 $115.09 $230.18
diesel $5.61 $142.32 $284.64

Estimated Tolls: $0.13

Dallas North Tollway (1.6 mi) $0.13

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

$97

Tolls

$0

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$228–$338

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 225.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $68 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 193.4 2 $67.68 $30.94
Efficient EV 161.2 1 $56.40 $25.78
EV Truck/SUV 257.8 3 $90.24 $41.25

Gas CO2

226 kg

EV CO2

75 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

El Paso, TX

Evening in El Paso on Thursday

Local time

5:44 PM

MDT

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Addison, TX

Evening in Addison on Thursday

Local time

6:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°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

10h 47m 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 Addison, TX covers 644.6 miles and takes about 10h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 10, Jim Wright 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 322 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 322.3 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 $97.40 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 24 significant decision points across 644.6 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 588.6 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 594.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 608 miles (I 820 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from El Paso, TX to Addison, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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