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Trip from El Paso, TX to San Augustine, TX

Drive Time

14h 26m

Distance

842.1 mi

1,355 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$129

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
14h 13m ★
6 AM
14h 26m
8 AM
14h 52m
10 AM
14h 35m
12 PM
14h 33m
3 PM
14h 37m
5 PM
14h 51m
8 PM
14h 19m

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 San Augustine, TX covers 842.1 miles and takes about 14h 26m 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, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 421.1 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $128.64 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

4 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

421 miles from El Paso, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 842.1 miles and 14h 26m 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 24 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.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 842.1 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 17 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

6
167.6 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in | 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 | ~9h 44m in | 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 | ~10h 9m in | 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
647.1 mi into trip | ~10h 47m in | I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Shreveport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 20 East: Shreveport

Towns Along This Route

Between El Paso, TX and San Augustine, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport, Fm 2011 and Fm 2087.

Shreveport

588.6 mi in | ~9h 44m | via I 20

Fm 2011

758.4 mi in | ~12h 40m

Fm 2087

758.4 mi in | ~12h 40m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 421.1 mi 6h 59m
I 10 166.8 mi 2h 43m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway 147.8 mi 2h 31m
US 96 27.6 mi 30m
TX 149 25.7 mi 38m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 22 mi 23m
US 59 16.8 mi 19m
FM 349 4.8 mi 6m
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 San Augustine, 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

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 · 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 20

22 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

111 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Shreveport Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward FM 2011, FM 2087
11

Continue on FM 2011

2.8 mi · 3 min · FM 2011
12

Turn left onto FM 349

4.8 mi · 6 min · FM 349
13

Turn right onto TX 149

26 mi · 38 min · TX 149
14

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 46 sec
15

Merge onto US 79; TX 149

4.0 mi · 4 min · Northwest Loop
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward US 59 South: Houston
17

Turn right onto US 59

17 mi · 19 min · US 59
18

Continue on US 96

28 mi · 30 min · US 96
19

Turn left onto TX 21

523 ft · 8 sec · TX 21
20

Continue on TX 21

0.3 mi · 30 sec · West Columbia Street
21

Turn straight onto TX 21

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
22

Turn left onto FM 2213

373 ft · 12 sec · South Liberty Street
23

Turn right onto Loop 547

289 ft · 8 sec · Columbia Street
24

Arrive at destination

Loop 547

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 4 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 421 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 6h 57m 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 185 miles or 3h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 421 miles or 6h 57m 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 421 miles or 6h 57m

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 13h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Augustine, 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 421 miles and 7.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into San Augustine, TX

Aim for roughly 421 miles and 7.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 185 miles from El Paso, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 4 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 421 mi from El Paso, TX · 6h 57m into the drive

Downtown Big Spring, TX, TX

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Big Spring, TX

278 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

Big Spring, TX to Fort Worth, TX

259.9 mi · 4h 27m

Downtown Fort Worth, TX, TX

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Fort Worth, TX

556 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, TX

Popular next leg

Fort Worth, TX to San Augustine, TX

241 mi · 4h 29m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Wichita Falls, TX

421 mi · about 7.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Wichita Falls, TX after about 421 miles or 7.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Pecos, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 185 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetwater, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 421 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 421.1 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 421 miles or 7.2 hours on the road.

Arriving in San Augustine, TX

The final approach into San Augustine, 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 San Augustine, TX.

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

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$128.64 one way

$257.27 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 295 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $140.97 $281.94
premium $4.59 $152.21 $304.42
diesel $5.64 $187.09 $374.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$129

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$259–$369

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 294.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $88 in charging · 3 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 252.6 3 $88.42 $40.42
Efficient EV 210.5 2 $73.68 $33.68
EV Truck/SUV 336.8 4 $117.89 $53.89

Gas CO2

295 kg

EV CO2

99 kg (66% less)

Plan for 3 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

El Paso, TX

Morning in El Paso on Monday

Local time

7:40 AM

MDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

San Augustine, TX

Morning in San Augustine on Monday

Local time

8:40 AM

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

10 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

14h 26m 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 San Augustine, TX covers 842.1 miles and takes about 14h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 10, Ronald Reagan Memorial 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 421 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 421 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 $128.64 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 4 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 17 significant decision points across 842.1 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.
Between El Paso, TX and San Augustine, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport, Fm 2011 and Fm 2087.

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