The drive from El Paso, TX to Lone Star, TX covers 756.6 miles and takes about 13h 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, US 82 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 $114.32 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
378.3 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 15m into the drive
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Drive Character
At 756.6 miles and 13h 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 37 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 Effort10/10
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 25 significant decision points across 756.6 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 628.2 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
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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
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628.2 mi into trip|~10h 28m in|TX 121
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121 toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
8
658.2 mi into trip|~11h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman
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659.2 mi into trip|~11h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman
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 Lone Star, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Dallas
658 mi in|~11h 1m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
421.1 mi
6h 59m
I 10
166.8 mi
2h 43m
US 82
35.4 mi
39m
Sam Rayburn Tollway
23 mi
24m
South State Highway 121
16.9 mi
18m
Sam Rayburn Highway
15.3 mi
17m
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi
14m
TX 121 Express
8.9 mi
10m
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 Lone Star, 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 421Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 5BToward I 820 NorthUse 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 EntranceUse 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
Take the exit onto TX 121 Express
8.9 mi·10 min·TX 121 Express
Toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North EntryUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121
5.5 mi·6 min·TX 121
Toward TX 121 North, I 635 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on SRT
3.6 mi·3 min·Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on TX 121
1.3 mi·1 min·TX 121
16
Continue on SRT
19 mi·20 min·Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North, US 75 South: Sherman, DallasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: ShermanUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: ShermanUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto US 75
7.1 mi·7 min·Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 44Toward TX 121 North: BonhamUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on TX 121
15 mi·17 min·Sam Rayburn Highway
Toward TX 121 North: Bonham
23
Continue on TX 121
17 mi·18 min·South State Highway 121
24
Turn right onto TX 56; TX 121
0.5 mi·42 sec·West Sam Rayburn Drive
25
Turn left onto TX 121
1.9 mi·2 min·North State Highway 121
26
Take the exit
204 ft·5 sec
27
Turn straight onto West US Highway 82
0.2 mi·21 sec·West US Highway 82
28
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
29
Merge onto US 82
35 mi·38 min·US 82
30
Take the exit onto US 82
0.3 mi·48 sec·US 82
31
Merge onto US 82; Loop 286
3.0 mi·3 min·Northwest Loop 286
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 271 North: Hugo
33
Turn left onto US 271 Business
0.6 mi·48 sec·North Main Street
34
Continue on US 271
6.3 mi·7 min·North US Highway 271
35
Turn right onto FM 2648
8.8 mi·15 min·FM 2648
36
Turn sharp right onto FM 195
0.2 mi·21 sec·FM 195
37
Arrive at destination
FM 195
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 378.3 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 6h 15m 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 166 miles or 2h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 378.3 miles or 6h 15m 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 378.3 miles or 6h 15m
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 11h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lone Star, 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 378 miles and 6.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lone Star, TX
Aim for roughly 378 miles and 6.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 166 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 378.3 mi from El Paso, TX
· 6h 15m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$114.32 one way
$228.65 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg265 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$125.14
$250.27
premium
$4.54
$135.09
$270.17
diesel
$5.61
$167.05
$334.10
Estimated Tolls: $2.42
Sam Rayburn Tollway
(23 mi)$1.85
Central Expressway
(7.1 mi)$0.57
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
$114
Tolls
$2
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$247–$357
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 264.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $79 in charging
· 2 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
227
2
$79.44
$36.32
Efficient EV
189.2
2
$66.20
$30.26
EV Truck/SUV
302.6
3
$105.92
$48.42
Gas CO2
265 kg
EV CO2
89 kg (66% 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
Night
in El Paso on Thursday
Local time
9:07 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lone Star, TX
Night
in Lone Star on Thursday
Local time
10:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
6 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 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 Lone Star, TX covers 756.6 miles and takes about 13h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 10, US 82. 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 378 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 378.3 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 $114.32 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 25 significant decision points across 756.6 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 628.2 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from El Paso, TX to Lone Star, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chamizal National Memorial.
