Origin
El Paso, TX
Evening in El Paso on Friday
Local time
6:04 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from El Paso, TX to Alton North (historical), TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13h 15m
Distance
789.1 mi
1,270 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$119
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
13h 4m
★
6 AM
13h 16m
8 AM
13h 40m
10 AM
13h 24m
12 PM
13h 22m
3 PM
13h 25m
5 PM
13h 38m
8 PM
13h 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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Alton North (historical), TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from El Paso, TX to Alton North (historical), TX covers 789.1 miles and takes about 13h 15m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, Lucian Adams Freeway, South Nueces Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 547.7 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $119.23 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
394.5 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 789.1 miles and 13h 15m 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 Lucian Adams Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 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 547.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Lucian Adams Freeway. 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
9/10
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 22 significant decision points across 789.1 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 550.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 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.
8
550.1 mi into trip
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~8h 51m in
Take the exit toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
7
775.2 mi into trip
|
~12h 53m in
Take the exit toward US 281 Business South: Edinburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward US 281 Business South: Edinburg
7
779 mi into trip
|
~12h 59m in
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US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue
Turn left onto US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from El Paso, TX to Alton North (historical), TX, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
550.1 mi in
|
~8h 51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 547.7 mi | 8h 47m |
| Lucian Adams Freeway | 66.8 mi | 1h 8m |
| South Nueces Street | 66.2 mi | 1h 10m |
| Falfurrias Expressway | 55.8 mi | 58m |
| I 69C | 16.7 mi | 18m |
| US 281 South | 15.2 mi | 19m |
| West University Drive | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| US 281 Business | 3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 547.7 mi, about 8h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Alton North (historical), 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
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi
·
19 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
McDermott Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
10
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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West Market Street
13
Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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East Market Street
14
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Tower of the Americas Way
Use the right lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 37 South, US 281 South
16
Merge onto I 37; US 281
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
William J Bordelon Freeway
17
Continue on I 37; US 281
67 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Lucian Adams Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto US 281 South
15 mi
·
19 min
·
US 281 South
Toward US 281 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
South Nueces Street
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
I 69C; US 281
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
56 mi
·
58 min
·
Falfurrias Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 69C; US 281
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 10
Toward US 281 Business South: Edinburg
Use the slight right lane.
24
Continue on North Expressway 281
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Expressway 281
25
Continue on US 281 Business
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 281 Business
26
Turn right onto US 281 Business; TX 107
377 ft
·
13 sec
·
West McIntyre Street
27
Turn left onto US 281 Business; TX 107
360 ft
·
10 sec
·
North 10th Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto TX 107
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
West University Drive
29
Turn left onto Mayberry Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Mayberry Road
30
Arrive at destination
Mayberry Road
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 394.5 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 6h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 547.7 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 174 miles or 2h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 394.5 miles or 6h 20m 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 394.5 miles or 6h 20m
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 12h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alton North (historical), 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.
+
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 395 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Alton North (historical), TX
Aim for roughly 395 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 174 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 547.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 394.5 mi from El Paso, TX · 6h 20m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
260 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
521 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
395 mi · about 6.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kerrville, TX after about 395 miles or 6.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 174 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 394.5 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 547.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 395 miles or 6.6 hours on the road.
Arriving in Alton North (historical), TX
The final approach into Alton North (historical), 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 Alton North (historical), TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Alton North (historical), 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
$119.23 one way
$238.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
276 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $130.51 | $261.02 |
| premium | $4.54 | $140.89 | $281.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $174.22 | $348.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$119
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$249–$359
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 276.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $83 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 236.7 | 2 | $82.86 | $37.88 |
| Efficient EV | 197.3 | 2 | $69.05 | $31.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 315.6 | 3 | $110.47 | $50.50 |
Gas CO2
276 kg
EV CO2
92 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
Alton North (historical), TX
Evening in Alton North (historical) on Friday
Local time
7:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Big Lake, TX
260 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
15 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 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 Alton North (historical), TX covers 789.1 miles and takes about 13h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Lucian Adams Freeway, South Nueces Street. 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 395 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 394.5 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 $119.23 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 22 significant decision points across 789.1 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 550.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from El Paso, TX to Alton North (historical), TX, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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