Origin
El Paso, TX
Night in El Paso on Wednesday
Local time
11:16 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from El Paso, TX to Willis, TX
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
13h
Distance
730.2 mi
1,175 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$110
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
12h 48m
★
6 AM
13h 0m
8 AM
13h 24m
10 AM
13h 8m
12 PM
13h 6m
3 PM
13h 10m
5 PM
13h 22m
8 PM
12h 53m
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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Willis, TX
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Trip Overview
Embarking on the 730-mile journey from El Paso, TX, to Willis, TX, will take approximately 13 hours of driving time. Given the distance and duration, this trip is best split over two days to ensure a comfortable pace. The estimated fuel cost for this long-distance drive is around $110. You'll primarily navigate on I 10 and US Highway 290, with 90% of the route being highway driving. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your travels. This route is a solid option if you're looking for a straightforward drive across Texas.
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
365.1 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly a highway experience, with 90% of the 730 miles covered on interstates and major highways like I 10 and US Highway 290. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 457 miles on I 10 without needing to divert, meaning long periods of consistent speed and road conditions. While the majority is highway, the transition to East US Highway 290 will introduce some variation. Overall, prepare for a long-distance drive characterized by efficient travel on well-maintained roads, with minimal complexity in navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 42 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 457 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and East US Highway 290. 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
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 730.2 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 0.2 miles (East Franklin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 10; US 180): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 457.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 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
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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I 10; US 180
Merge onto I 10; US 180
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
457.8 mi into trip
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~7h 17m in
Take the exit toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 477
Toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
5
582.1 mi into trip
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~9h 45m in
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71 Toll / Bastrop Freeway
Turn straight onto 71 Toll / Bastrop Freeway toward 71 Toll East, TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 71 Toll East, TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 T...
6
604.5 mi into trip
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~10h 11m in
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TX 21; TX 95 / State Highway 95
Turn left onto TX 21; TX 95 / State Highway 95
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Willis, TX, road signs begin pointing toward 71 Toll East along the way.
71 Toll East
582.1 mi in
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~9h 45m
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via 71 Toll
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 457 mi | 7h 15m |
| East US Highway 290 | 58.1 mi | 1h 8m |
| US Highway 290 | 51.1 mi | 56m |
| West Austin Street | 33 mi | 37m |
| State Highway 105 | 22.6 mi | 31m |
| South Chappell Hill Street | 22.5 mi | 29m |
| Texas State Highway 71 | 18.9 mi | 21m |
| US 290 | 13.7 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 457 mi, about 7h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Willis, 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
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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 right at fork onto I 10
290 mi
·
4 hr 32 min
·
I 10
6
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 477
Toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
7
Continue on US 290
39 mi
·
42 min
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US Highway 290
8
Continue on US 290; US 87
3.5 mi
·
7 min
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West Main Street
9
Continue on US 290
27 mi
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30 min
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East US Highway 290
10
Continue on US 290
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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West Main Street
11
Take the exit onto US 290
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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US 290
12
Merge onto US 281; US 290
5.4 mi
·
6 min
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South US Highway 281
13
Turn slight left onto US 290
31 mi
·
37 min
·
East US Highway 290
Toward US 290: Austin
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on US 290
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
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West US Highway 290
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
16
Continue on West US Highway 290
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West US Highway 290
17
Continue on US 290; TX 71
14 mi
·
15 min
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US 290; TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto 71 Toll
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Bastrop Freeway
Toward 71 Toll East, TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on TX 71
0.5 mi
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29 sec
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East State Highway 71
20
Continue on TX 71
19 mi
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21 min
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Texas State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
22
Turn straight onto College Street
0.9 mi
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1 min
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College Street
23
Turn left onto TX 21; TX 95
0.4 mi
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35 sec
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State Highway 95
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto TX 21; Loop 150
0.8 mi
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1 min
·
Chestnut Street
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on TX 21
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 21 East
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
27
Merge onto US 290
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 290
28
Continue on US 290
33 mi
·
37 min
·
West Austin Street
29
Continue on US 290 Bus
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
30
Turn left onto TX 105
22 mi
·
29 min
·
South Chappell Hill Street
31
Continue on TX 105
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Avenue
32
Turn right onto TX 6 Bus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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South La Salle Street
33
Turn left onto Spur 515
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Spur 515
34
Continue on TX 105
5.9 mi
·
6 min
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State Highway 105
35
Continue on TX 105
17 mi
·
24 min
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State Highway 105
36
Turn left onto Lone Star Parkway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Lone Star Parkway
Use the left lane.
37
Turn left onto FM 149
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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North Liberty Street
38
Turn right onto FM 1097
13 mi
·
23 min
·
FM 1097
39
Continue on FM 1097
1.0 mi
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1 min
·
West Montgomery Street
40
Turn left onto TX 75; FM 1097
360 ft
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9 sec
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North Danville Street
41
Turn right onto FM 1097
35 ft
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0 sec
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East Stewart Street
42
Arrive at destination
FM 1097
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 13-hour drive, consider starting early in the morning to maximize daylight hours. With a recommended two-day split, plan your overnight stop around the halfway point to break up the 730 miles. You'll have about three stops to consider for fuel and rest, so factor these into your schedule. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 457-mile stretch on I 10, as services might be spaced further apart. Planning your fuel stops in advance can prevent any unnecessary delays on this Texas traverse.
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 365.1 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 5h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 457 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 161 miles or 2h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 365.1 miles or 5h 50m 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 365.1 miles or 5h 50m
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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Willis, 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 365 miles and 6.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Willis, TX
Aim for roughly 365 miles and 6.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 161 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 457 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 365.1 mi from El Paso, TX · 5h 50m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
241 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
482 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 Austin, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
365 mi · about 6.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kyle, TX after about 365 miles or 6.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 161 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 365.1 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 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 457 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 365 miles or 6.5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Willis, TX
The final approach into Willis, 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 Willis, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Willis, 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
$110.33 one way
$220.67 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
256 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $120.77 | $241.54 |
| premium | $4.54 | $130.37 | $260.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $161.22 | $322.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$110
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$240–$350
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 255.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $77 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 219.1 | 2 | $76.67 | $35.05 |
| Efficient EV | 182.6 | 2 | $63.89 | $29.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 292.1 | 3 | $102.23 | $46.73 |
Gas CO2
255 kg
EV CO2
85 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
Willis, TX
Late night in Willis on Thursday
Local time
12:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
7 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 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 Willis, TX covers 730.2 miles and takes about 13h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, East US Highway 290, US Highway 290. 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 365 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 365.1 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 $110.33 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 23 significant decision points across 730.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Franklin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 10; US 180): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 457.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from El Paso, TX to Willis, TX, road signs begin pointing toward 71 Toll East along the way.
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