Origin
El Paso, TX
Late night in El Paso on Wednesday
Local time
4:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from El Paso, TX to Canyon, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 57m
Distance
400.2 mi
644 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 49m
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6 AM
7h 58m
8 AM
8h 15m
10 AM
8h 4m
12 PM
8h 2m
3 PM
8h 5m
5 PM
8h 14m
8 PM
7h 52m
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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Canyon, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from El Paso, TX to Canyon, TX covers 400.2 miles and takes about 7h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue, Clovis Highway, US 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.6 miles on Central Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.47 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
200.1 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 6m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from El Paso, TX to Canyon, TX covers 400.2 miles and takes about 7h 57m, 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 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 98.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,021 ft
3,542 ft
Total Climb
2,945 ft
Total Descent
3,117 ft
Highest Point
6,021 ft
~142.9 mi in
Elevation Range
2,479 ft
Notable High Points
6,021 ft at ~142.9 miles
+29 ft prominence
4,390 ft at ~257.3 miles
+210 ft prominence
4,223 ft at ~314.5 miles
+43 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near Gateway North Boulevard.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 57m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (Gateway North Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 54 / Patriot Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 92 miles (US 54; US 70 / US 54,70): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Gateway North Boulevard
Turn left onto Gateway North Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
3.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 54 / Patriot Freeway
Merge onto US 54 / Patriot Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
92 mi into trip
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~1h 48m in
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US 54; US 70 / US 54,70
Turn left onto US 54; US 70 / US 54,70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
100.7 mi into trip
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~1h 59m in
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South Bookout Road
Turn right onto South Bookout Road
Navigation decision point
4
101 mi into trip
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~1h 59m in
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South Bookout Road
Keep slight left at fork onto South Bookout Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | 98.6 mi | 2h 5m |
| Clovis Highway | 85.9 mi | 1h 39m |
| US 60 | 77.4 mi | 1h 23m |
| US Highway 54 South | 34.6 mi | 38m |
| US Highway 54 | 28.9 mi | 30m |
| Patriot Freeway | 19.2 mi | 23m |
| US 70 | 17.9 mi | 22m |
| US 54,70 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue
— 98.6 mi, about 2h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Canyon, TX.
1
Start on North Mesa Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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North Mesa Street
2
Turn left onto US 62; US 85
0.4 mi
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44 sec
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East Paisano Drive
3
Continue on US 62
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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East Paisano Drive
4
Turn left onto Gateway North Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Gateway North Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
6
Merge onto US 54
19 mi
·
23 min
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Patriot Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 54
29 mi
·
30 min
·
US Highway 54
8
Continue on US 54
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on US 54
35 mi
·
38 min
·
US Highway 54 South
10
Turn right onto US 54
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
11
Turn left onto US 54; US 70
8.7 mi
·
10 min
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US 54,70
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto South Bookout Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Bookout Road
13
Keep slight left at fork onto South Bookout Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bookout Road
14
Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Old Mescalero Road
15
Turn right onto US 70
99 mi
·
2 hr 5 min
·
Central Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 70 Truck; US 285 Truck
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Relief Route
17
Continue on US 70 Truck; US 285 Truck
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Relief Route
18
Continue on US 70 Truck
86 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
Clovis Highway
19
Turn slight left onto US 70
18 mi
·
22 min
·
US 70
20
Turn right onto US 60; US 70; US 84
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
East 1st Street
21
Continue on US 60; US 70; US 84
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Mabry Drive
22
Turn left onto US 60
27 mi
·
29 min
·
US 60
23
Continue on US 60
8.0 mi
·
8 min
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US 60
24
Continue on US 60
42 mi
·
45 min
·
US 60
25
Turn right onto TX 217
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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North 11th Street
26
Turn left onto TX 217
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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4th Avenue
27
Turn left onto US 87
180 ft
·
5 sec
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23rd Street
28
Arrive at destination
US 87
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 200.1 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 4h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.6 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 88 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 200.1 miles or 4h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canyon, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from El Paso, TX
This is one driving day of about 400.2 miles and 7h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from El Paso, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Central Avenue for about 98.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 200.1 mi from El Paso, TX · 4h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
200 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 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 200.1 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 Central Avenue if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.6 miles.
Arriving in Canyon, TX
The final approach into Canyon, 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 Canyon, 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
$60.47 one way
$120.94 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
140 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $66.19 | $132.38 |
| premium | $4.54 | $71.45 | $142.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $88.36 | $176.72 |
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: 140 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.1 | 1 | $42.02 | $19.21 |
| Efficient EV | 100.1 | 1 | $35.02 | $16.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 160.1 | 2 | $56.03 | $25.61 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Canyon, TX
Late night in Canyon on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 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
7h 57m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Canyon, TX covers 400.2 miles and takes about 7h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue, Clovis Highway, US 60. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 200.1 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 $60.47 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 57m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (Gateway North Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 54 / Patriot Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 92 miles (US 54; US 70 / US 54,70): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from El Paso, TX to Canyon, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 3,542 ft to 6,021 ft elevation with about 2,945 ft of total climbing. There are 3 notable high points along the way.
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