Origin
Fort Stockton, TX
Morning in Fort Stockton on Friday
Local time
11:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
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Trip from Fort Stockton, TX to El Paso, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
240.2 mi
386 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Stockton, TX
Jeff Stapleton
El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Stockton, TX to El Paso, TX covers 240.2 miles and takes about 3h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor, West Dickinson Boulevard, East Dickinson Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 236.3 miles on La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
120.1 miles from Fort Stockton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 240.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 55m drive with frequent turns across 240.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor is the longest continuous segment at about 236.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 1053 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 55m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 1053 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (I 10 Bus; US 285; US 385 / East Dickinson Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Interstate 10 West): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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FM 1053 / North Main Street
Turn right onto FM 1053 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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I 10 Bus; US 285; US 385 / East Dickinson Boulevard
Turn right onto I 10 Bus; US 285; US 385 / East Dickinson Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Interstate 10 West
At end of road, turn left onto Interstate 10 West
Navigation decision point
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 10; US 67 / La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Merge onto I 10; US 67 / La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
239.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 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 |
|---|---|---|
| La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor | 236.3 mi | 3h 48m |
| West Dickinson Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Dickinson Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Missouri Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Redwood Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Mesa Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Interstate 10 West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
— 236.3 mi, about 3h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Stockton, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on West 10th Street
55 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 10th Street
2
Turn right onto FM 1053
246 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto I 10 Bus; US 285; US 385
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Dickinson Boulevard
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 Bus; US 285
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dickinson Boulevard
5
Keep slight right at fork onto Redwood Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Redwood Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto Interstate 10 West
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Interstate 10 West
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 10 West: El Paso
8
Merge onto I 10; US 67
236 mi
·
3 hr 48 min
·
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Missouri Avenue
11
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Mesa Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 120.1 miles from Fort Stockton, TX, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 53 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.1 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near El Paso, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fort Stockton, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Stockton, TX
This is one driving day of about 240.2 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Fort Stockton, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor for about 236.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.1 mi from Fort Stockton, TX · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.1 miles from Fort Stockton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 236.3 miles.
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.
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
$36.29 one way
$72.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $39.73 | $79.46 |
| premium | $4.54 | $42.89 | $85.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.03 | $106.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.1 | 0 | $25.22 | $11.53 |
| Efficient EV | 60.1 | 0 | $21.02 | $9.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.1 | 1 | $33.63 | $15.37 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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
Morning in El Paso on Friday
Local time
10:28 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust
W 10 to 18 mph
0% chance
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.
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
25 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
3h 55m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fort Stockton, TX to El Paso, TX covers 240.2 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor, West Dickinson Boulevard, East Dickinson Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.1 miles from Fort Stockton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 55m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 1053 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (I 10 Bus; US 285; US 385 / East Dickinson Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Interstate 10 West): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fort Stockton, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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