Origin
El Paso, TX
Night in El Paso on Thursday
Local time
9:41 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from El Paso, TX to Redland, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
13h 49m
Distance
800.8 mi
1,289 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$121
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
13h 37m
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6 AM
13h 50m
8 AM
14h 14m
10 AM
13h 58m
12 PM
13h 56m
3 PM
14h 0m
5 PM
14h 13m
8 PM
13h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
El Paso, TX
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Redland, TX
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Trip Overview
This 800.8-mile journey from El Paso, TX to Redland, TX spans a considerable distance, taking approximately 13 hours and 49 minutes to complete. Given its length, it's best suited for a two-day trip, allowing for a more relaxed pace and necessary rest stops. You'll be primarily on I-20 and I-10, with a short section of C F Hawn Freeway, making for a high highway share of 92%. The estimated fuel cost for this long-distance drive is around $121. Both the origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your travels.
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
400.4 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route is characterized by its long-distance, interstate-heavy nature, with 92% of the drive on major highways. The primary artery for much of this trip is I-20, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 421.1 miles. Expect consistent, high-speed driving for extended periods, which can be mentally taxing. While the mileage is significant, the road profile is largely straightforward, designed for efficient travel across Texas. The landscape, while consistent with the Great Plains, offers a sense of vastness across the state.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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 0.2 miles in near East Franklin Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 800.8 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 0.2 miles (East Franklin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 167.6 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 588.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Franklin Avenue
Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
167.6 mi into trip
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~2h 45m in
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I 20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
588.6 mi into trip
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~9h 44m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
7
611.2 mi into trip
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~10h 9m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
646.6 mi into trip
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~10h 46m in
Take the exit toward US 175 East: Kaufman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 479B
Toward US 175 East: Kaufman
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 Redland, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Shreveport along the way.
Shreveport
588.6 mi in
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~9h 44m
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via I 20
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 421.1 mi | 6h 59m |
| I 10 | 166.8 mi | 2h 43m |
| C F Hawn Freeway | 58.8 mi | 1h 3m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 36.5 mi | 39m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 21.4 mi | 22m |
| US Highway 175 East | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| US Highway 69 South | 20.8 mi | 23m |
| US Highway 175 | 13.3 mi | 14m |
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 Redland, 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
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 10 East
4
Merge onto I 10; US 180
167 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
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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 right at fork onto I 20
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
14 mi
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14 min
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Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 20
21 mi
·
22 min
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Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 479B
Toward US 175 East: Kaufman
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 175
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
C F Hawn Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 175 Bus
151 ft
·
9 sec
·
US Highway 175 West
12
Turn left onto US 175 Bus; TX 31 Bus
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Corsicana Street
13
Continue on US 175 Bus
21 mi
·
22 min
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US Highway 175 East
14
Continue on US 175
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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West Pine Street
15
Continue on US 175
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 175
16
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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Frankston Highway
17
Continue on US 175
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Alexander Boulevard
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 69
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Jackson Street
19
Continue on US 69
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 69 North
20
Continue on US 69
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Dickinson Drive
21
Continue on US 69
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 69 South
22
Continue on US 69
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marcus Street
23
Continue on US 69
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 69 South
24
Continue on US 69
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Rusk Street
25
Turn left onto FM 2021
4.5 mi
·
10 min
·
FM 2021
26
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
27
Turn right
380 ft
·
16 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To best manage this 13-hour and 49-minute drive, plan for an overnight stop to break up the 800.8 miles. Departing early in the morning will allow you to cover a substantial portion of the route before needing to find lodging. With three recommended stops, you can strategically plan for fuel and rest. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 421.1-mile stretch on I-20, as services can be spread out. The $121 fuel cost estimate should be factored into your overall budget for this two-day adventure.
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 400.4 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 6h 37m 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 176 miles or 2h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 400.4 miles or 6h 37m 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 400.4 miles or 6h 37m
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 12h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Redland, 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 400 miles and 6.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Redland, TX
Aim for roughly 400 miles and 6.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 176 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 400.4 mi from El Paso, TX · 6h 37m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
264 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
529 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 Fort Worth, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
400 mi · about 6.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Stephenville, TX after about 400 miles or 6.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 176 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 400.4 miles from El Paso, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 400 miles or 6.9 hours on the road.
Arriving in Redland, TX
The final approach into Redland, 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 Redland, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Redland, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$121.00 one way
$242.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
280 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $132.45 | $264.89 |
| premium | $4.54 | $142.98 | $285.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $176.81 | $353.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$121
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$251–$361
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 280.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $84 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 240.2 | 2 | $84.08 | $38.44 |
| Efficient EV | 200.2 | 2 | $70.07 | $32.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 320.3 | 4 | $112.11 | $51.25 |
Gas CO2
280 kg
EV CO2
94 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.
Destination
Redland, TX
Night in Redland on Thursday
Local time
10:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
4 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 49m 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 Redland, TX covers 800.8 miles and takes about 13h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 10, C F Hawn Freeway. 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 400 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 400.4 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 $121.00 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 13 significant decision points across 800.8 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 0.2 miles (East Franklin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 167.6 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 588.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from El Paso, TX to Redland, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Shreveport along the way.
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