Origin
El Paso, TX
Late night in El Paso on Wednesday
Local time
1:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
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Live forecast
Trip from El Paso, TX to Pasadena, TX
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Drive Time
12h 36m
Distance
759.2 mi
1,222 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$115
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
12h 26m
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6 AM
12h 37m
8 AM
13h 0m
10 AM
12h 45m
12 PM
12h 43m
3 PM
12h 46m
5 PM
12h 58m
8 PM
12h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from El Paso, TX to Pasadena, TX covers 759.2 miles and takes about 12h 36m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on East Franklin Avenue, I 10 East, Frontage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $114.72 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
379.6 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
At 759.2 miles and 12h 36m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are East Franklin Avenue and I 10 East.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Franklin Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 12h 36m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. A moderate number of decision points keep you engaged without being stressful.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 759.2 miles you will encounter 0 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?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from El Paso, TX to Pasadena, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Franklin Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Frontage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Loop 1604 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Loop 1604 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Anderson Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Franklin Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Pasadena, TX.
1
Start on North Mesa Street
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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North Mesa Street
2
Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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East Franklin Avenue
3
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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I 10 East
4
Merge slight left
167 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
5
Keep slight right
363 mi
·
5 hr 44 min
6
Keep slight right
5.4 mi
·
5 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Frontage Road
8
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
0.5 mi
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54 sec
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Interstate 10 West
9
Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
0.4 mi
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43 sec
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North Loop 1604 West
10
Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East
0.1 mi
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14 sec
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Loop 1604 East
11
Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
25 mi
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29 min
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Anderson Loop
12
Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Interstate 10 East
13
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
14
Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway
15 mi
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15 min
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90th Infantry Division Highway
15
Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
151 mi
·
2 hr 34 min
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I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
16
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
0.3 mi
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22 sec
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I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
17
Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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Katy Tollway
18
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
19
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
10 mi
·
12 min
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Katy Freeway
20
Take the exit slight left toward I 45 South: Galveston
0.2 mi
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20 sec
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I 45 South: Galveston
21
Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
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Gulf Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 610 East: Pasadena
157 ft
·
4 sec
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I 610 East: Pasadena
23
Continue straight
0.5 mi
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34 sec
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East: Pasadena, Broadway Boulevard
0.2 mi
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12 sec
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I 610 East: Pasadena, Broadway Boulevard
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East: Pasadena
0.3 mi
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24 sec
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I 610 East: Pasadena
26
Merge slight left onto South Loop East
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Loop East
27
Take the exit slight right toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte
28
Keep slight right to continue on Central Street, Old Galveston Road
207 ft
·
5 sec
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Central Street, Old Galveston Road
29
Turn straight
384 ft
·
9 sec
30
Continue on La Porte Freeway Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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La Porte Freeway Frontage Road
31
Take the ramp straight toward TX 225 East
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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TX 225 East
32
Merge slight left onto La Porte Freeway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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La Porte Freeway
33
Continue on Pasadena Freeway
0.5 mi
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37 sec
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Pasadena Freeway
34
Take the exit slight right toward Shaver Street, Main Street
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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Shaver Street, Main Street
35
Turn straight onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
36
Turn right onto South Shaver Street
1.4 mi
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2 min
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South Shaver Street
37
Turn left onto Southmore Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Southmore Avenue
38
Turn left onto South Main Street
85 ft
·
1 sec
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South Main Street
39
Arrive at your 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 379.6 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 6h 18m into the drive.
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 167 miles or 2h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 379.6 miles or 6h 18m 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 379.6 miles or 6h 18m
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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pasadena, 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 380 miles and 6.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Pasadena, TX
Aim for roughly 380 miles and 6.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 167 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 379.6 mi from El Paso, TX · 6h 18m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
251 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
501 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 San Antonio, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
380 mi · about 6.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kerrville, TX after about 380 miles or 6.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 167 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 379.6 miles from El Paso, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 380 miles or 6.3 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Pasadena, TX
The final approach into Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Pasadena, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$114.72 one way
$229.43 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
266 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $125.57 | $251.13 |
| premium | $4.54 | $135.55 | $271.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $167.62 | $335.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$115
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$245–$355
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 265.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $80 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 227.8 | 2 | $79.72 | $36.44 |
| Efficient EV | 189.8 | 2 | $66.43 | $30.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 303.7 | 3 | $106.29 | $48.59 |
Gas CO2
266 kg
EV CO2
89 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.
Destination
Pasadena, TX
Late night in Pasadena on Wednesday
Local time
2:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
14 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
12h 36m 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 Pasadena, TX covers 759.2 miles and takes about 12h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Franklin Avenue, I 10 East, Frontage Road. 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 380 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 379.6 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 $114.72 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 759.2 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from El Paso, TX to Pasadena, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from El Paso, TX to Pasadena, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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