The drive from El Paso, TX to Timberwood Park, TX covers 555.3 miles and takes about 9h 3m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, Anderson Loop, US 281 HOV Lane for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is long-distance drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 535.6 miles on I 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $83.91 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
277.6 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 29m into the drive
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Drive Character
At 555.3 miles and 9h 3m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and Anderson Loop.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 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 535.6 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 Effort10/10
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 19 significant decision points across 555.3 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 531 miles (I 10; US 87): 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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.
6
531 mi into trip|~8h 29m in|I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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
7
544.9 mi into trip|~8h 46m in
Take the exit toward US 281: Johnson City, San Antonio
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 281: Johnson City, San Antonio
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545.5 mi into trip|~8h 47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 281 North: Johnson City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 281 North: Johnson City
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
535.6 mi
8h 33m
Anderson Loop
6.9 mi
7m
US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi
3m
US 281
2.7 mi
3m
East Borgfeld Drive
1.4 mi
2m
US Highway 281 North
1 mi
1m
Interstate 10 West
0.5 mi
<1m
Ottawa Way
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 535.6 mi, about 8h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Timberwood Park, 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 right at fork onto I 10
363 mi·5 hr 44 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 556BToward Frontage RoadUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
0.5 mi·54 sec·Interstate 10 West
9
Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
0.4 mi·43 sec·North Loop 1604 West
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward Loop 1604 East
11
Merge onto Loop 1604
6.9 mi·7 min·Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 281: Johnson City, San AntonioUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward US 281 North: Johnson CityUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto US 281
1.4 mi·1 min·US 281
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi·3 min·US 281 HOV Lane
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Merge onto US 281
1.4 mi·1 min·US 281
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward Borgfeld Drive
18
Turn straight onto US Highway 281 North
0.6 mi·48 sec·US Highway 281 North
19
Continue on US Highway 281 North
0.4 mi·37 sec·US Highway 281 North
20
Turn left onto East Borgfeld Drive
1.4 mi·2 min·East Borgfeld Drive
21
Turn left onto Shawanee Pass
370 ft·17 sec·Shawanee Pass
22
Continue on Shawanee Pass
0.2 mi·1 min·Shawanee Pass
23
Turn left onto Nyack Pass
0.2 mi·39 sec·Nyack Pass
24
Turn right onto Ottawa Way
0.5 mi·1 min·Ottawa Way
25
Arrive at destination
Ottawa Way
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 277.6 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 4h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 535.6 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 122 miles or 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 277.6 miles or 4h 29m 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 277.6 miles or 4h 29m
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 7h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Timberwood Park, 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 278 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Timberwood Park, TX
Aim for roughly 278 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 122 miles from El Paso, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 535.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 277.6 mi from El Paso, TX
· 4h 29m into the drive
The midpoint is around 277.6 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 535.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 278 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Timberwood Park, TX
The final approach into Timberwood Park, 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 Timberwood Park, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Timberwood Park, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 536.1
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 497.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$83.91 one way
$167.81 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg194 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$91.84
$183.69
premium
$4.54
$99.15
$198.29
diesel
$5.61
$122.60
$245.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$84
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 194.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $58 in charging
· 2 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
166.6
2
$58.31
$26.65
Efficient EV
138.8
1
$48.59
$22.21
EV Truck/SUV
222.1
2
$77.74
$35.54
Gas CO2
194 kg
EV CO2
65 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
El Paso, TX
Morning
in El Paso on Friday
Local time
6:30 AM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:16PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:16PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Destination
Timberwood Park, TX
Morning
in Timberwood Park on Friday
Local time
7:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
9 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
9h 3m 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 Timberwood Park, TX covers 555.3 miles and takes about 9h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Anderson Loop, US 281 HOV Lane. 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 278 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 277.6 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 $83.91 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 2 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 19 significant decision points across 555.3 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 167.6 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 531 miles (I 10; US 87): 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.
The route from El Paso, TX to Timberwood Park, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chamizal National Memorial, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
