Origin
El Paso, TX
Afternoon in El Paso on Sunday
Local time
4:31 PM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from El Paso, TX to Scissors, TX
Drive Time
13h 23m
Distance
798.1 mi
1,284 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$122
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
13h 11m
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6 AM
13h 24m
8 AM
13h 48m
10 AM
13h 32m
12 PM
13h 30m
3 PM
13h 33m
5 PM
13h 46m
8 PM
13h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Scissors, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from El Paso, TX to Scissors, TX covers 798.1 miles and takes about 13h 23m 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, McDermott Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $121.91 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
399 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 798.1 miles and 13h 23m 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 31 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 13h 23m, 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 798.1 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 Scissors, 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 |
| McDermott Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Santa Rosa Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Pecos-La Trinidad | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dolorosa Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Market Street | 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 Scissors, TX.
1
Start on North Mesa Street
0.2 mi
·
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
17 mi
·
19 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
McDermott Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
0.5 mi
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1 min
·
Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
9
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
10
Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
11
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Dolorosa Street
12
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi
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42 sec
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West Market Street
13
Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi
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41 sec
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East Market Street
14
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Tower of the Americas Way
15
Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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I 37 South, US 281 South
16
Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
William J Bordelon Freeway
17
Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
67 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Lucian Adams Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South
15 mi
·
19 min
·
US 281 South
19
Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
South Nueces Street
20
Keep slight left
9.5 mi
·
10 min
21
Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway
56 mi
·
58 min
·
Falfurrias Expressway
22
Keep slight left
18 mi
·
20 min
23
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
24
Continue straight
7.4 mi
·
8 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward FM 493: Salinas Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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FM 493: Salinas Boulevard
26
Turn straight onto Expressway 83
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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Expressway 83
27
Turn right onto North Salinas Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Salinas Boulevard
28
Turn right onto Lott Road
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Lott Road
29
Turn left onto Grande Street
361 ft
·
18 sec
·
Grande Street
30
Turn right onto Cortez Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Cortez Street
31
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 399 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 6h 41m 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 176 miles or 2h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 399 miles or 6h 41m 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 399 miles or 6h 41m
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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scissors, 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 399 miles and 6.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Scissors, TX
Aim for roughly 399 miles and 6.7 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 399 mi from El Paso, TX · 6h 41m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
263 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
527 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
399 mi · about 6.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near San Antonio, TX after about 399 miles or 6.7 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 399 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 399 miles or 6.7 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 Scissors, TX
The final approach into Scissors, 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 Scissors, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Scissors, 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
$121.91 one way
$243.83 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
279 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $133.60 | $267.21 |
| premium | $4.59 | $144.26 | $288.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $177.31 | $354.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$122
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$252–$362
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 279.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $84 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 239.4 | 2 | $83.80 | $38.31 |
| Efficient EV | 199.5 | 2 | $69.83 | $31.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 319.2 | 3 | $111.73 | $51.08 |
Gas CO2
279 kg
EV CO2
93 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
Scissors, TX
Evening in Scissors on Sunday
Local time
5:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
78°F
Big Lake, TX
263 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
17 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
13h 23m 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 Scissors, TX covers 798.1 miles and takes about 13h 23m 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, McDermott 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 399 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 399 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 $121.91 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 798.1 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 Scissors, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from El Paso, TX to Scissors, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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