Trip from El Paso, TX to La Coste, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

9h 12m

Distance

566.2 mi

911 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$86

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

9h 5m ★

6 AM

9h 13m

8 AM

9h 29m

10 AM

9h 19m

12 PM

9h 17m

3 PM

9h 20m

5 PM

9h 29m

8 PM

9h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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El Paso, TX

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city in Medina County, Texas, United States

La Coste, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from El Paso, TX to La Coste, TX covers 566.2 miles and takes about 9h 12m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 10, Anderson Loop, West US Highway 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 535.6 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $85.55 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

283.1 miles from El Paso, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 34m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	535.6 mi	8h 33m
Anderson Loop	16.8 mi	18m
West US Highway 90	7 mi	8m
FM 471 South	1.9 mi	3m
County Road 482	1.9 mi	2m
North Loop 1604 West	0.6 mi	1m
Interstate 10 West	0.4 mi	<1m
South Front Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 535.6 mi, about 8h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and La Coste, TX.

Start on North Mesa Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 10 East

Merge onto I 10; US 180

167 mi · 2 hr 43 min · I 10; US 180

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

363 mi · 5 hr 44 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

5.4 mi · 5 min · I 10; US 87

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 556B Toward Frontage Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Interstate 10 West

Turn right onto North Loop 1604 West

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Loop 1604 West

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward Loop 1604 West

Merge onto Loop 1604

17 mi · 18 min · Anderson Loop

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto West US Highway 90

0.6 mi · 1 min · West US Highway 90

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Toward US 90 West

Continue on US 90

6.3 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 90

Turn left onto County Road 482

1.9 mi · 2 min · County Road 482

At end of road, turn left onto FM 471

1.9 mi · 3 min · FM 471 South

Turn left onto South Front Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · South Front Street

Turn right

154 ft · 6 sec

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 283.1 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 4h 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 535.6 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 125 miles or 2h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 283.1 miles or 4h 34m 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 283.1 miles or 4h 34m

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 8h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Coste, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 283 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into La Coste, TX

Aim for roughly 283 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 125 miles from El Paso, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 535.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Fort Davis, TX

187 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

Kerrville, TX

374 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 Kerrville, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Big Lake, TX

283 mi · about 4.6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Big Lake, TX after about 283 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Van Horn, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 125 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Lake, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 283.1 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 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 535.6 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 283 miles or 4.6 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Martha's Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

El Paso, Texas

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+19156269224

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Park Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

El Paso, Texas

0.1 mi

Cafe Central

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

El Paso, Texas

0.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The House Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

El Paso, Texas

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+19152617542

Coffee Box

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

El Paso, Texas

0.1 mi

District Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

El Paso, Texas

0.1 mi

Martha's Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+19156269224

Visit website

Park Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19152289050

Visit website

Cafe Central

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $50 to $10

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19155452233

Visit website

Weso Steakhouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19154449085

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+19152476143

After Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

Visit website

Sunset Heights Co (Coffee Co and Venue)

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+19156265111

Visit website

El Paso Museum of History

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19152123150

Visit website

Magoffin Home State Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19155335147

Visit website

Tom Lea Upper Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+19152120092

Visit website

International Museum of Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 1–5 pm

+19155436747

Visit website

Clark Hotel Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 121.3

Van Horn, Texas

Hours: 2–6 pm

+14322838028

Visit website

Cascade Caverns

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 525.8

Boerne, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18307558080

Visit website

James Rooney Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 242.7

Fort Stockton, Texas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14323365085

Visit website

Paisano Pete

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 242.7

Fort Stockton, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18003362166

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 536.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Franklin Avenue

Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | 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.

167.6 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in | 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.

531 mi into trip | ~8h 29m in | 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.

536.4 mi into trip | ~8h 35m in

Take the exit toward Frontage Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 556B Toward Frontage Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$85.55 one way

$171.11 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 198 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$93.65	$187.29
premium	$4.54	$101.09	$202.18
diesel	$5.61	$125.01	$250.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$86

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$216–$326

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 198.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	169.9	2	$59.45	$27.18
Efficient EV	141.6	1	$49.54	$22.65
EV Truck/SUV	226.5	2	$79.27	$36.24

Gas CO2

198 kg

EV CO2

66 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 15, 2026

Origin

El Paso, TX

Afternoon in El Paso on Saturday

Local time

1:35 PM

MDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

La Coste, TX

Afternoon in La Coste on Saturday

Local time

2:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°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

23 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

9h 12m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chamizal National Memorial

National Memorial

Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 546.7

View on nps.gov

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free near mile 507.7

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

At 566.2 miles and 9h 12m 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 Anderson Loop.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 19 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 535.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Anderson Loop. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Franklin Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 566.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 miles (East Franklin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 10; US 180): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.6 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in El Paso, TX

Full guide →

El Paso is the sixth largest city in Texas, with 679,000 residents (2020). It is on the United States-Mexico border. The city on the other side of the border is Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. El Paso is often called the Sun City. Collectively, the city of El Paso and other nearby cities, such as Juarez and Las Cruces, New Mexico are referred to as The Borderland.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

9h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from El Paso, TX to La Coste, TX covers 566.2 miles and takes about 9h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, Anderson Loop, West US Highway 90. 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 283 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 283.1 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 $85.55 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 from El Paso, TX to La Coste, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Chamizal National Memorial, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from El Paso, TX to La Coste, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Martha's Café

The House Coffee Shop

Martha's Café

Park Tavern

Cafe Central

Weso Steakhouse

Lamezze Restaurant

Anson 11

Café Rosé the Pink Cafe El Paso

Barrio Eats & Drinks

The House Coffee Shop

Coffee Box

District Coffee Co.

Glia's Coffee Co.

Glia's Coffee Co.

Reyna’s Mercadito

After Coffee

Sunset Heights Co (Coffee Co and Venue)

El Paso Museum of History

Magoffin Home State Historic Site

Tom Lea Upper Park

International Museum of Art

Clark Hotel Museum

Cascade Caverns

James Rooney Memorial Park

Paisano Pete

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

El Paso, TX

La Coste, TX

1 hour later

23 degrees cooler at arrival

9h 12m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Chamizal National Memorial

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in El Paso, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trip from El Paso, TX to La Coste, TX?

What are the main roads on this route?

Is this a good same-day trip?

Should I split this drive into multiple days?

Where should I stop halfway?

How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

How many breaks should I plan?

How hard is the drive from El Paso, TX to La Coste, TX?

Where does this route get tricky?

What towns show up on signs driving from El Paso, TX to La Coste, TX?

Are there national parks near the route from El Paso, TX to La Coste, TX?

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