Origin
El Paso, TX
Afternoon in El Paso on Saturday
Local time
2:19 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
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Live forecast
Trip from El Paso, TX to Woodcreek, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 28m
Distance
562.9 mi
906 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$85
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 20m
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6 AM
9h 29m
8 AM
9h 46m
10 AM
9h 35m
12 PM
9h 33m
3 PM
9h 35m
5 PM
9h 45m
8 PM
9h 23m
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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Woodcreek, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from El Paso, TX to Woodcreek, TX covers 562.9 miles and takes about 9h 28m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, Ranch Road 473, Fischer Store Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 502.3 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $85.06 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
281.5 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 32m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 502.3 mi | 7h 59m |
| Ranch Road 473 | 25.5 mi | 32m |
| Fischer Store Road | 8.2 mi | 16m |
| RM 473 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| East Ranch Road 473 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Ranch Road 32 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 2325 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South US Highway 281 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 502.3 mi, about 7h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Woodcreek, 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
336 mi
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5 hr 16 min
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I 10
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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16 sec
Exit 523
Toward US 87 North, US 87 Business: Comfort, San Angelo
7
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Interstate 10 West
8
Turn right onto US 87 Bus
0.6 mi
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1 min
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US Highway 87
9
Turn left onto RM 473
4.8 mi
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6 min
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Ranch Road 473
10
Turn right onto RM 473
7.3 mi
·
9 min
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RM 473
11
Turn right onto RM 473; RM 1376
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Sisterdale Road
12
Turn left onto RM 473
21 mi
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26 min
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Ranch Road 473
Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 281; RM 473
1.8 mi
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2 min
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South US Highway 281
14
Turn right onto RM 473
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East Ranch Road 473
15
Turn right onto RM 32
5.1 mi
·
6 min
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Ranch Road 32
16
Turn left onto RM 484
0.2 mi
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32 sec
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Ranch Road 484
17
Turn left onto CR 181
8.2 mi
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16 min
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Fischer Store Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto RM 2325
2.1 mi
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3 min
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Farm-to-Market Road 2325
19
Turn left onto Woodcreek Drive
1.2 mi
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3 min
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Woodcreek Drive
20
Turn left onto Brookhollow Drive
265 ft
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13 sec
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Brookhollow Drive
21
Continue on Brookhollow Drive
262 ft
·
13 sec
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Brookhollow Drive
22
Turn right onto Westwood Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
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Westwood Drive
23
Turn left onto Pebble Brook Lane
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Pebble Brook Lane
24
Arrive at destination
Pebble Brook Lane
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 281.5 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 4h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 502.3 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 124 miles or 2h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 281.5 miles or 4h 32m 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 281.5 miles or 4h 32m
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 8h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodcreek, 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 281 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Woodcreek, TX
Aim for roughly 281 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 124 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 502.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
186 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
372 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 Kerrville, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
281 mi · about 4.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Junction, TX after about 281 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 124 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 281.5 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 502.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 281 miles or 4.7 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 538.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
|
~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.
6
503.1 mi into trip
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~8h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 87 North, US 87 Business: Comfort, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 523
Toward US 87 North, US 87 Business: Comfort, Sa...
6
517.4 mi into trip
|
~8h 21m in
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RM 473 / Ranch Road 473
Turn left onto RM 473 / Ranch Road 473
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
538.2 mi into trip
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~8h 47m in
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US 281; RM 473 / South US Highway 281
At end of road, turn left onto US 281; RM 473 / South US Highway 281
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$85.06 one way
$170.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
197 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $93.10 | $186.20 |
| premium | $4.54 | $100.50 | $201.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $124.28 | $248.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$85
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$215–$325
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 196.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 168.9 | 2 | $59.10 | $27.02 |
| Efficient EV | 140.7 | 1 | $49.25 | $22.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 225.2 | 2 | $78.81 | $36.03 |
Gas CO2
197 kg
EV CO2
66 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.
Destination
Woodcreek, TX
Afternoon in Woodcreek on Saturday
Local time
3:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
24 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 28m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 524.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
At 562.9 miles and 9h 28m 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 Ranch Road 473.
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 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 502.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Ranch Road 473. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Franklin Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 19 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
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 503.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Woodcreek, TX, road signs begin pointing toward San Angelo along the way.
San Angelo
503.1 mi in
|
~8h 1m
About the Cities
Starting in El Paso, TX
Full guide →El Paso is the sixth largest city in Texas, with 679,000 residents (2020). It is on the United States-Mexico border. The city on the other side of the border is Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. El Paso is often called the Sun City. Collectively, the city of El Paso and other nearby cities, such as Juarez and Las Cruces, New Mexico are referred to as The Borderland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from El Paso, TX to Woodcreek, TX covers 562.9 miles and takes about 9h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Ranch Road 473, Fischer Store Road. 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 281 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 281.5 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 $85.06 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 19 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
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 503.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from El Paso, TX to Woodcreek, TX, road signs begin pointing toward San Angelo along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chamizal National Memorial and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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