Trip from El Paso, TX to Rosharon, TX

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

12h 49m

Distance

762.2 mi

1,227 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$115

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

12h 38m ★

6 AM

12h 50m

8 AM

13h 13m

10 AM

12h 58m

12 PM

12h 56m

3 PM

12h 59m

5 PM

13h 12m

8 PM

12h 43m

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

This long-distance drive from El Paso, TX, to Rosharon, TX, covers 762.2 miles and will take approximately 12 hours and 49 minutes of driving time. Given the distance and duration, it's best planned as a two-day trip, rather than a single day's endeavor. You'll primarily be on I-10, with some time on Anderson Loop and 90th Infantry Division Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $115. This route traverses the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a consistent landscape for much of the trip. With three planned stops, you can break up the journey effectively.

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

381.1 miles from El Paso, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

The majority of this drive, 93%, is on highways, making it a fast-paced journey. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 675.3 miles on I-10, which can feel monotonous for some drivers. While much of the route utilizes major interstates, there are brief sections on local roads like Anderson Loop and 90th Infantry Division Highway, offering slight variations. Expect a consistent driving experience for the bulk of the trip, designed for efficient travel across Texas.

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

There are about 32 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 675.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Anderson Loop. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 167.6 miles in near I 10.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 22 significant decision points across 762.2 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 167.6 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 536.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 719 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

167.6 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in | I 10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

536.4 mi into trip | ~8h 35m in

Take the exit toward Frontage Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 556B Toward Frontage Road

719 mi into trip | ~11h 46m in

Take the exit toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 743B Toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Par...

719.4 mi into trip | ~11h 46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

734.3 mi into trip | ~12h 4m in | TX 99

Take the exit onto TX 99 toward US 90 Alternate, FM 1464: Sandhill Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 90 Alternate, FM 1464: Sandhill Drive

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between El Paso, TX and Rosharon, TX, road signs point toward Loop 1604 East, Austin and Waco.

Loop 1604 East

537.9 mi in | ~8h 38m

Austin

579.3 mi in | ~9h 25m | via I 10; TX 130

Waco

579.3 mi in | ~9h 25m | via I 10; TX 130

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	675.3 mi	10h 54m
Anderson Loop	25.4 mi	29m
90th Infantry Division Highway	14.9 mi	15m
West Grand Parkway South	14.1 mi	16m
Farm to Market 521	11.2 mi	16m
TX 6	8.2 mi	12m
State Highway 6 South Frontage Road	5.3 mi	9m
East US Highway 90A	2.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 675.3 mi, about 10h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

363 mi · 5 hr 44 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

5.4 mi · 5 min · I 10; US 87

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 556B Toward Frontage Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West

Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West

0.4 mi · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward Loop 1604 East

Merge onto Loop 1604

25 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

0.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate 10 East

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Merge onto I 10; US 90; TX 130

15 mi · 15 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10; TX 130

140 mi · 2 hr 20 min · I 10; TX 130

Toward I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 44 sec

Exit 743B Toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward TX 99 South: Grand Parkway Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto TX 99

14 mi · 16 min · West Grand Parkway South

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto TX 99

0.6 mi · 1 min · TX 99

Toward US 90 Alternate, FM 1464: Sandhill Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto US 90 Alt

2.3 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 90A

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto State Highway 6 South Frontage Road

5.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 6 South Frontage Road

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on TX 6

3.5 mi · 5 min · TX 6

Use the left lane.

Continue on TX 6

0.4 mi · 38 sec · TX 6

Use the left lane.

Continue on TX 6

1.1 mi · 1 min · TX 6

Use the right lane.

Continue on TX 6

1.8 mi · 2 min · TX 6

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 6

1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 6

Use the left lane.

Continue on TX 6

110 ft · 1 sec · TX 6

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn slight right

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward FM 521 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto FM 521

11 mi · 16 min · Farm to Market 521

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto CR 269

416 ft · 20 sec · 1st Avenue

Turn right onto CR 269C

35 ft · 1 sec · 1st Street

Arrive at destination

CR 269C

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 762.2-mile journey, consider an early morning departure from El Paso to maximize daylight hours. Since this drive is over 12 hours, splitting it into two days is highly recommended, aiming for roughly 6-7 hours of driving per day. Plan your three stops strategically for fuel, meals, and rest. Keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is crucial, especially during the longest stretch on I-10, as services can be spread out. Ensure your vehicle is in good condition before you leave, given the extensive mileage.

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 381.1 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 6h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 675.3 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 168 miles or 2h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 381.1 miles or 6h 7m 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 381.1 miles or 6h 7m

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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rosharon, 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 381 miles and 6.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Rosharon, TX

Aim for roughly 381 miles and 6.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 168 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 10 for about 675.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 381.1 mi from El Paso, TX · 6h 7m into the drive

city in Upton County, Texas, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

McCamey, TX

252 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.

Popular next leg

McCamey, TX to San Antonio, TX

287.5 mi · 4h 52m

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

San Antonio, TX

503 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, TX

Popular next leg

San Antonio, TX to Rosharon, TX

211.7 mi · 3h 57m

Overnight Options

Night 1

San Antonio, TX

381 mi · about 6.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near San Antonio, TX after about 381 miles or 6.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Fort Davis, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 168 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kerrville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 381.1 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 675.3 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 381 miles or 6.4 hours on the road.

Arriving in Rosharon, TX

The final approach into Rosharon, 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 Rosharon, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Rosharon, 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

$115.17 one way

$230.34 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 267 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$126.06	$252.13
premium	$4.54	$136.09	$272.17
diesel	$5.61	$168.28	$336.57

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: 266.7 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	228.7	2	$80.03	$36.59
Efficient EV	190.6	2	$66.69	$30.49
EV Truck/SUV	304.9	3	$106.71	$48.78

Gas CO2

267 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

El Paso, TX

Evening in El Paso on Thursday

Local time

7:56 PM

MDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rosharon, TX

Evening in Rosharon on Thursday

Local time

8:56 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

12h 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 Rosharon, TX covers 762.2 miles and takes about 12h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, Anderson Loop, 90th Infantry Division 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 381 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 381.1 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 $115.17 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.