Trip from El Paso, TX to Mustang Ridge, TX

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

9h 58m

Distance

588.5 mi

947 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$89

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

9h 50m ★

6 AM

9h 59m

8 AM

10h 17m

10 AM

10h 5m

12 PM

10h 3m

3 PM

10h 6m

5 PM

10h 16m

8 PM

9h 53m

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 Caldwell, Bastrop, and Travis Counties, Texas, United States

Mustang Ridge, TX

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Trip Overview

Embarking on the 588.5-mile journey from El Paso, TX, to Mustang Ridge, TX, will take you approximately 9 hours and 58 minutes of driving time. This long-distance drive, primarily utilizing I-10 and US Highway 290, is best split over two days given its duration. With a projected fuel cost of around $89, it's a budget-conscious option for covering significant ground within Texas. You'll be traversing the Great Plains region for the entirety of this trip, offering a consistent landscape. Plan for at least two stops to break up the nearly 10-hour travel period.

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

294.3 miles from El Paso, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

9h 58m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This route is predominantly an interstate experience, with 95% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter a substantial 457-mile stretch on I-10, suggesting long periods of consistent, high-speed travel. As you transition to East US Highway 290 and then US Highway 290, expect the road character to remain largely highway-focused, though potentially with more local traffic and slightly reduced speeds as you near your destination. The drive is characterized by its directness and efficiency, prioritizing miles covered over varied scenery.

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

There are about 33 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 457 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and East US Highway 290. You will hit about 22 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 588.5 miles you will encounter 22 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 457.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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.

457.8 mi into trip | ~7h 17m in

Take the exit toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 477 Toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg

584.7 mi into trip | ~9h 52m in

Take the exit toward US 183: Austin

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 183: Austin

585 mi into trip | ~9h 53m in | US 183 / US Highway 183 South

Turn right onto US 183 / US Highway 183 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	457 mi	7h 15m
East US Highway 290	45.8 mi	52m
US Highway 290	39 mi	42m
Ranch to Market Road 967	12.1 mi	16m
TX 45 Toll	6.8 mi	6m
South US Highway 281	5.4 mi	6m
Ranch Road 150 West	5.2 mi	7m
West Main Street	4.6 mi	9m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 457 mi, about 7h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Mustang Ridge, 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

290 mi · 4 hr 32 min · I 10

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min

Exit 477 Toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg

Continue on US 290

39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290

Continue on US 290; US 87

3.5 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 290

27 mi · 30 min · East US Highway 290

Continue on US 290

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Take the exit onto US 290

0.1 mi · 18 sec · US 290

Merge onto US 281; US 290

5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

Turn slight left onto US 290

19 mi · 21 min · East US Highway 290

Toward US 290: Austin

Turn right onto RM 12

1.7 mi · 2 min · Ranch Road 12

Turn left onto RM 150

5.2 mi · 7 min · Ranch Road 150 West

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto RM 1826

1.3 mi · 2 min · Ranch Road 1826

Turn right onto RM 967

11 mi · 14 min · Ranch to Market Road 967

Enter roundabout onto RM 967

30 ft · 0 sec · Ranch to Market Road 967

Continue on RM 967

1.3 mi · 2 min · Ranch to Market Road 967

Continue on RM 967

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Live Oak Street

At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

Turn left onto South Interstate 35

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Interstate 35

Turn right onto FM 1327

377 ft · 7 sec · FM 1327

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward TX 45 Toll

Continue on TX 45 Toll

6.8 mi · 6 min · TX 45 Toll

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Toward US 183: Austin Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto US 183

1.1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 183 South

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 183

1.4 mi · 1 min · US Highway 183 South

Turn left onto CR 176

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Old Lockhart Road

Turn left onto US 183

0.2 mi · 18 sec · US Highway 183 South

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward TX 130 Toll North

Merge onto TX 130 Toll

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Pickle Parkway

Arrive at destination

TX 130 Toll

Trip Plan

To make the most of this nearly 10-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from El Paso to maximize daylight. Breaking the trip into two days is highly recommended; aim to cover roughly half the distance on day one. With two planned stops, ensure one is a substantial mid-day break to rest and refuel. Keep a close eye on your fuel levels, especially during the long 457-mile stretch on I-10, as services can be spaced out. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for potential wind conditions across the open Great Plains, particularly on I-10.

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 294.3 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 4h 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 457 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 129 miles or 2h 7m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 294.3 miles or 4h 43m 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 294.3 miles or 4h 43m

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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mustang Ridge, 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 294 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Mustang Ridge, TX

Aim for roughly 294 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 129 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 457 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 294.3 mi from El Paso, TX · 4h 43m into the drive

city in and county seat of Reeves County, Texas, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Pecos, TX

194 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.

city in Comal and Guadalupe counties in Texas, United States, that is the seat of Comal County

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

New Braunfels, TX

388 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 New Braunfels, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Live Oak, TX

294 mi · about 5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Live Oak, TX after about 294 miles or 5 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Fort Davis, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 129 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Lake, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 294.3 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 457 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 294 miles or 5 hours on the road.

Arriving in Mustang Ridge, TX

The final approach into Mustang Ridge, 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 Mustang Ridge, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Mustang Ridge, 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.

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

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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 507.4

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$88.92 one way

$177.85 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 206 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$97.33	$194.67
premium	$4.54	$105.07	$210.15
diesel	$5.61	$129.93	$259.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$89

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$219–$329

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 205.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $62 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	176.5	2	$61.79	$28.25
Efficient EV	147.1	1	$51.49	$23.54
EV Truck/SUV	235.4	2	$82.39	$37.66

Gas CO2

206 kg

EV CO2

69 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

Night in El Paso on Thursday

Local time

9:16 PM

MDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mustang Ridge, TX

Night in Mustang Ridge on Thursday

Local time

10:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°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

20 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 58m 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 Mustang Ridge, TX covers 588.5 miles and takes about 9h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, East US Highway 290, US Highway 290. 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 294 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 294.3 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 $88.92 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 Mustang Ridge, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Chamizal National Memorial and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park.

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Trip from El Paso, TX to Mustang Ridge, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Mustang Ridge, TX

National Parks Near This Route

Chamizal National Memorial

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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20 degrees cooler at arrival

9h 58m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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