The drive from El Paso, TX to Oak Trail Shores, TX covers 576.9 miles and takes about 9h 54m 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, Lipan Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is long-distance drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 380.5 miles on I 20.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $87.17 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
288.4 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 44m into the drive
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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.
At 576.9 miles and 9h 54m 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 16 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 380.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Franklin Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 54m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 9 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
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 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|East Franklin Avenue
Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
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.
4
167.6 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|I 20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
548.1 mi into trip|~9h 2m in
Take the exit toward FM 4: Palo Pinto, Santo-Lipan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 380
Toward FM 4: Palo Pinto, Santo-Lipan
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548.5 mi into trip|~9h 3m in|FM 4 / South FM 4
Turn right onto FM 4 / South FM 4
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
380.5 mi
6h 16m
I 10
166.8 mi
2h 43m
Lipan Highway
15.3 mi
26m
South FM 4
10 mi
17m
West Lipan Drive
1.3 mi
2m
South Oak Trail
1.1 mi
2m
Oak Trail Drive
0.4 mi
1m
I-20 Service Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 380.5 mi, about 6h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Oak Trail Shores, 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
381 mi·6 hr 16 min·I 20
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 380Toward FM 4: Palo Pinto, Santo-Lipan
7
Turn straight onto I-20 Service Road
0.2 mi·34 sec·I-20 Service Road
8
Turn right onto FM 4
10.0 mi·17 min·South FM 4
9
Continue on FM 4
0.5 mi·54 sec·Lipan Highway
10
Continue on FM 4
1.3 mi·2 min·West Lipan Drive
11
Continue on FM 4
15 mi·26 min·Lipan Highway
12
Turn left onto Oak Trail Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Oak Trail Drive
13
Turn left onto South Oak Trail
1.1 mi·2 min·South Oak Trail
14
Turn left onto Green Oak Drive
311 ft·13 sec·Green Oak Drive
15
Turn right onto Blackjack Lane
0.2 mi·44 sec·Blackjack Lane
16
Arrive at destination
Blackjack Lane
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 288.4 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 4h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 380.5 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 127 miles or 2h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 288.4 miles or 4h 44m 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 288.4 miles or 4h 44m
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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Trail Shores, 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 288 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Oak Trail Shores, TX
Aim for roughly 288 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 127 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 20 for about 380.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 288.4 mi from El Paso, TX
· 4h 44m into the drive
The midpoint is around 288.4 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 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 380.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 288 miles or 5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Oak Trail Shores, TX
The final approach into Oak Trail Shores, 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 Oak Trail Shores, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Oak Trail Shores, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
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
$87.17 one way
$174.34 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg202 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$95.42
$190.83
premium
$4.54
$103.00
$206.00
diesel
$5.61
$127.37
$254.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$87
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$217–$327
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 201.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $61 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
173.1
2
$60.57
$27.69
Efficient EV
144.2
1
$50.48
$23.08
EV Truck/SUV
230.8
2
$80.77
$36.92
Gas CO2
202 kg
EV CO2
67 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
Late night
in El Paso on Saturday
Local time
5:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oak Trail Shores, TX
Morning
in Oak Trail Shores on Saturday
Local time
6:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Sweetwater, TX
381 mi in
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
27 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 54m 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 Oak Trail Shores, TX covers 576.9 miles and takes about 9h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 10, Lipan Highway. 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 288 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 288.4 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 $87.17 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 9h 54m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 9 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
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 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from El Paso, TX to Oak Trail Shores, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chamizal National Memorial.
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.
