Origin
El Paso, TX
Morning in El Paso on Monday
Local time
7:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from El Paso, TX to Anthony, TX
Drive Time
29m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
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6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from El Paso, TX to Anthony, TX covers 21.1 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, I 10, North Desert Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
10.5 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from El Paso, TX to Anthony, TX covers 21.1 miles and takes about 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Yandell Drive.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Yandell Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 10; US 180): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Yandell Drive
Turn left onto East Yandell Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 West
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~1m in
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I 10; US 180
Merge onto I 10; US 180
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
8.8 mi into trip
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~11m in
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I 10; US 85; US 180 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 85; US 180 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
21 mi into trip
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~29m in
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Jefferson Street
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from El Paso, TX to Anthony, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 1905: Anthony along the way.
Fm 1905: Anthony
18.1 mi in
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~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Camino Real de Tierra Adentro | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| I 10 | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| North Desert Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Franklin Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Antonio Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Mesa Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Yandell Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Anthony, TX.
1
Start on North Mesa Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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North Mesa Street
2
Turn left onto East Yandell Drive
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Yandell Drive
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 10 West
4
Merge onto I 10; US 180
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 10; US 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 10; US 85; US 180
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 85; US 180
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward FM 1905: Anthony
8
Turn straight onto North Desert Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
3 min
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North Desert Boulevard
9
Turn left onto FM 1905
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Antonio Street
10
Continue on FM 1905
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto TX 20; FM 1905
261 ft
·
8 sec
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South Main Street
12
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
122 ft
·
5 sec
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Jefferson Street
13
Arrive at destination
Jefferson Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.5 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.5 miles.
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 21.1 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.5 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anthony, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from El Paso, TX
This is one driving day of about 21.1 miles and 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from El Paso, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro for about 10.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.5 mi from El Paso, TX · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.5 miles from El Paso, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anthony, TX
The final approach into Anthony, 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 Anthony, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.45 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| premium | $4.59 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Anthony, TX
Morning in Anthony on Monday
Local time
7:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
83°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.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Anthony, TX covers 21.1 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, I 10, North Desert Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 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 $3.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Yandell Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 10; US 180): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from El Paso, TX to Anthony, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 1905: Anthony along the way.
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