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Glen Rose, TX
Late night in Glen Rose on Friday
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1:35 AM
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Trip from Glen Rose, TX to El Paso, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
10h 4m
Distance
591.8 mi
952 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$89
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 56m
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6 AM
10h 5m
8 AM
10h 23m
10 AM
10h 11m
12 PM
10h 9m
3 PM
10h 12m
5 PM
10h 22m
8 PM
9h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glen Rose, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
This 591.8-mile journey from Glen Rose to El Paso, Texas, is a substantial long-distance drive, best tackled over two recommended days to avoid fatigue. With an estimated 10 hours and 4 minutes of driving time, it’s not a trip to rush. You'll primarily navigate I-20 and I-10, with a segment on the Southwest Big Bend Trail, covering 94% of the route on highways. The estimated fuel cost comes in around $89, and you'll want to plan for at least two stops to break up the extensive mileage. This drive takes you across the vast landscapes of the Great Plains region of Texas.
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
295.9 miles from Glen Rose, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
Expect a significant amount of highway driving on this route, with 94% of the 591.8 miles on major interstates like I-20 and I-10. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a considerable 369.9 miles on I-20, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. While primarily interstate, the inclusion of the Southwest Big Bend Trail suggests a potential shift in road character for a portion of the journey. This drive is characterized by its sheer length and the dominance of high-speed travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 369.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 56; FM 205 / Southwest Barnard Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 591.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 56; FM 205 / Southwest Barnard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (FM 56 / Hereford Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.5 miles (US 67; US 377 / East South Loop): 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
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FM 56; FM 205 / Southwest Barnard Street
Turn left onto FM 56; FM 205 / Southwest Barnard Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FM 56 / Hereford Street
Turn right onto FM 56 / Hereford Street
Navigation decision point
5
29.5 mi into trip
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~34m in
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US 67; US 377 / East South Loop
Turn left onto US 67; US 377 / East South Loop
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
424.4 mi into trip
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~7h 19m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
591 mi into trip
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~10h 3m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 369.9 mi | 6h 6m |
| I 10 | 166.7 mi | 2h 43m |
| Southwest Big Bend Trail | 28.6 mi | 32m |
| North State Highway 108 | 22.3 mi | 33m |
| South Graham Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Glen Rose Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Graham Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Missouri Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 369.9 mi, about 6h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Rose, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on TX 144; FM 56
67 ft
·
9 sec
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East Elm Street
2
Turn left onto FM 56; FM 205
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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Southwest Barnard Street
3
Turn right onto FM 56
0.3 mi
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33 sec
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Hereford Street
4
Turn left onto US 67
29 mi
·
32 min
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Southwest Big Bend Trail
5
Continue on US 67
0.4 mi
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31 sec
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Glen Rose Road
6
Turn left onto US 67; US 377
0.2 mi
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19 sec
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East South Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto TX 108
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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South Graham Avenue
8
Continue on TX 108
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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South Graham Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on TX 108
22 mi
·
33 min
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North State Highway 108
10
Turn left onto TX 108
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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West Interstate 20
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
12
Merge onto I 20; TX 108
238 mi
·
3 hr 58 min
·
I 20; TX 108
13
Continue on I 20; TX 349
132 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
I 20; TX 349
14
Merge onto I 10
167 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
17
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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North Mesa Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 10-hour, 591.8-mile drive, plan to split it over two days, with an overnight stop around the halfway point. Departing early in the morning will give you a head start on the longest stretch. Given the 369.9-mile segment on I-20, ensure you have ample fuel before embarking on that portion, as services can be spread out. Budgeting $89 for fuel is a good estimate. Pay attention to road signs for the Southwest Big Bend Trail segment, as it may require a different approach than the interstate sections.
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 295.9 miles from Glen Rose, TX, or about 5h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 369.9 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 130 miles or 2h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 295.9 miles or 5h 15m 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 295.9 miles or 5h 15m
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 4m
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 Glen Rose, 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 Glen Rose, TX
Aim for roughly 296 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 296 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 130 miles from Glen Rose, 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 20 for about 369.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 295.9 mi from Glen Rose, TX · 5h 15m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
195 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
391 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
296 mi · about 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 296 miles or 5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 130 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 295.9 miles from Glen Rose, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 369.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 296 miles or 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
$89.42 one way
$178.84 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
207 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $97.88 | $195.76 |
| premium | $4.54 | $105.66 | $211.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $130.66 | $261.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$89
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$219–$329
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 207.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $62 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 177.5 | 2 | $62.14 | $28.41 |
| Efficient EV | 148 | 1 | $51.78 | $23.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 236.7 | 2 | $82.85 | $37.88 |
Gas CO2
207 kg
EV CO2
69 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
Late night in El Paso on Friday
Local time
12:35 AM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Sweetwater, TX
195 mi in
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
11 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 4m 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 Glen Rose, TX to El Paso, TX covers 591.8 miles and takes about 10h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 10, Southwest Big Bend Trail. 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 296 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 295.9 miles from Glen Rose, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $89.42 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 591.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 56; FM 205 / Southwest Barnard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (FM 56 / Hereford Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.5 miles (US 67; US 377 / East South Loop): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Glen Rose, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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