Origin
Ferris, TX
Night in Ferris on Wednesday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ferris, TX to El Paso, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
10h 55m
Distance
651.1 mi
1,048 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$98
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 45m
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6 AM
10h 55m
8 AM
11h 15m
10 AM
11h 2m
12 PM
11h 0m
3 PM
11h 3m
5 PM
11h 14m
8 PM
10h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ferris, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
Embark on a substantial 651.1-mile journey from Ferris, Texas, to El Paso, Texas, a drive that will take approximately 10 hours and 55 minutes. This long-distance trek is best split over two days, given its duration, and will primarily utilize the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and I-10. With a projected fuel cost of around $98, this route is a straightforward traverse across the Great Plains of Texas. You'll want to plan for at least three stops to break up the drive and stay refreshed. Consider this a practical, no-frills road trip focused on covering ground efficiently.
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
325.6 miles from Ferris, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route is largely characterized by its extensive highway mileage, with 29% of the drive on major highways like the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and I-10. Expect a long, uninterrupted stretch of 457.7 miles on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, offering a consistent driving experience. While not overtly scenic, the drive is designed for steady progress, making it ideal for those who prioritize reaching their destination efficiently. The personality of the road is that of a reliable corridor connecting two points, allowing you to maintain highway speeds for extended periods.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 457.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 10h 55m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near I 45.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 651.1 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 1.2 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.9 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.9 mi into trip
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~12m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 276A
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
7
50.9 mi into trip
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~57m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 20 West
7
54.9 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
8
650.4 mi into trip
|
~10h 53m in
Take the exit toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
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.
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 457.7 mi | 7h 39m |
| I 10 | 166.7 mi | 2h 43m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 15.1 mi | 16m |
| I 45 | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| North Interstate 45 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 5th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Missouri Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Mesa Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 457.7 mi, about 7h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferris, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on this road
278 ft
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22 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto West 5th Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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West 5th Street
3
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
0.5 mi
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53 sec
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North Interstate 45
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 45 North
5
Merge onto I 45
8.7 mi
·
9 min
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I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 276A
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 20
15 mi
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16 min
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Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 20
25 mi
·
26 min
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Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
429 mi
·
7 hr 8 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 10
167 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
14
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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North Mesa Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 651.1-mile trip, aim for an early morning departure to maximize daylight driving. Since this is a 10-hour and 55-minute drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended; plan your overnight stop roughly halfway. You'll encounter three designated stops along the way, so use these to refuel and stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 457.7-mile stretch on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, as services can be spaced out. Budget approximately $98 for fuel to cover the entire distance.
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 325.6 miles from Ferris, TX, or about 5h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 457.7 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 143 miles or 2h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 325.6 miles or 5h 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 325.6 miles or 5h 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 9h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near El Paso, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ferris, 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 Ferris, TX
Aim for roughly 326 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 326 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 143 miles from Ferris, 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 Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 457.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 325.6 mi from Ferris, TX · 5h 32m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
215 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
430 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 Kermit, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
326 mi · about 5.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 326 miles or 5.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 143 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 325.6 miles from Ferris, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 457.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 326 miles or 5.5 hours on the road.
Arriving in El Paso, TX
The final approach into El Paso, 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 El Paso, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach El Paso, 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
$98.38 one way
$196.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
228 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $107.69 | $215.38 |
| premium | $4.54 | $116.25 | $232.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $143.75 | $287.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$98
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$228–$338
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 227.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $68 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 195.3 | 2 | $68.37 | $31.25 |
| Efficient EV | 162.8 | 1 | $56.97 | $26.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 260.4 | 3 | $91.15 | $41.67 |
Gas CO2
228 kg
EV CO2
76 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
El Paso, TX
Evening in El Paso on Wednesday
Local time
8:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
12 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
10h 55m 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 Ferris, TX to El Paso, TX covers 651.1 miles and takes about 10h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, I 10, Lyndon B Johnson 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 326 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 325.6 miles from Ferris, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $98.38 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 11 significant decision points across 651.1 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 1.2 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.9 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ferris, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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