Origin
Kyle, TX
Afternoon in Kyle on Thursday
Local time
3:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kyle, TX to El Paso, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
9h 43m
Distance
576.3 mi
928 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$87
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 35m
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6 AM
9h 44m
8 AM
10h 1m
10 AM
9h 50m
12 PM
9h 48m
3 PM
9h 51m
5 PM
10h 0m
8 PM
9h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kyle, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
This 576.3-mile journey from Kyle, Texas, to El Paso, Texas, is a long-distance drive best split over two days, taking approximately 9 hours and 43 minutes of pure driving time. With 95% highway travel, primarily on I-10, this route offers a straightforward path across the state. Expect a fuel cost of around $87 for this trip. While it's possible to complete in a single day, breaking it up will make the drive more manageable. You'll be traveling through regions classified as the Great Plains for both your origin and destination, so expect expansive landscapes throughout.
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
288.2 miles from Kyle, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 43m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The personality of this drive is overwhelmingly that of a highway cruise, with 95% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant amount of time on I-10, experiencing a longest uninterrupted stretch of 457.8 miles. This means you're looking at primarily fast-paced driving with minimal deviations. While Ranch Road 150 West and West US Highway 290 offer a brief introduction to local roads, the vast majority of your time behind the wheel will be on the interstate, characterized by consistent speed and wide-open Texas scenery.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 457.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and West US Highway 290. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Lockhart Street.
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 43m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 13 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Lockhart Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Wallace Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (North Blanco Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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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West Lockhart Street
Turn left onto West Lockhart Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Wallace Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Wallace Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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North Blanco Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Blanco Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
22.4 mi into trip
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~34m in
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US 290 / West US Highway 290
Turn left onto US 290 / West US Highway 290
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
575.6 mi into trip
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~9h 42m 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
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 Kyle, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fredericksburg along the way.
Fredericksburg
46.5 mi in
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~1h 1m
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via US 290
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 457.8 mi | 7h 16m |
| West US Highway 290 | 84.9 mi | 1h 34m |
| Ranch Road 150 West | 18.7 mi | 26m |
| South US Highway 281 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| Ranch Road 12 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Veterans Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Missouri Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 457.8 mi, about 7h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kyle, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on North Burleson Street
219 ft
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11 sec
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North Burleson Street
2
Turn left onto West Lockhart Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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West Lockhart Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Wallace Street
323 ft
·
19 sec
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North Wallace Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto North Blanco Street
444 ft
·
21 sec
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North Blanco Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto RM 150
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Veterans Drive
6
Continue on RM 150
6.5 mi
·
8 min
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Ranch Road 150 West
7
Enter roundabout onto RM 150
112 ft
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2 sec
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Ranch Road 150 West
8
Continue on RM 150
12 mi
·
17 min
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Ranch Road 150 West
9
Turn right onto RM 12
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Ranch Road 12
10
Turn left onto US 290
19 mi
·
21 min
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West US Highway 290
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Merge onto US 281; US 290
5.4 mi
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6 min
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South US Highway 281
12
Turn left onto US 290
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Toward Fredericksburg
13
Continue on US 290
27 mi
·
30 min
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West US Highway 290
14
Continue on US 290
3.5 mi
·
7 min
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East Main Street
15
Continue on US 290
39 mi
·
42 min
·
West US Highway 290
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
17
Merge onto I 10
458 mi
·
7 hr 16 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
20
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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North Mesa Street
21
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
For this nearly 10-hour drive, it's highly recommended to split the journey over two days to avoid fatigue. Aim to leave early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight hours. Plan for at least two stops to refuel and stretch your legs. Given the 457.8-mile stretch on I-10, be sure to fill up your gas tank before entering this long segment, as services can be spread out. Consider making your overnight stop around the halfway point to break up the driving evenly.
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 288.2 miles from Kyle, TX, or about 5h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 457.8 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 127 miles or 2h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 288.2 miles or 5h 8m 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 288.2 miles or 5h 8m
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 45m
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 Kyle, 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 Kyle, TX
Aim for roughly 288 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 288 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 127 miles from Kyle, 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 457.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 288.2 mi from Kyle, TX · 5h 8m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
190 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
380 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 Pecos, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
288 mi · about 4.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Junction, TX after about 288 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 127 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 288.2 miles from Kyle, 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 457.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 288 miles or 4.9 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
$87.08 one way
$174.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
202 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $95.32 | $190.63 |
| premium | $4.54 | $102.89 | $205.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $127.24 | $254.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$87
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$217–$327
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 201.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $61 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 172.9 | 2 | $60.51 | $27.66 |
| Efficient EV | 144.1 | 1 | $50.43 | $23.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 230.5 | 2 | $80.68 | $36.88 |
Gas CO2
202 kg
EV CO2
67 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
Afternoon in El Paso on Thursday
Local time
2:05 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
23 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
9h 43m 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 Kyle, TX to El Paso, TX covers 576.3 miles and takes about 9h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, West US Highway 290, Ranch Road 150 West. 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 288 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 288.2 miles from Kyle, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $87.08 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 43m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 13 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Lockhart Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Wallace Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (North Blanco Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
On the drive from Kyle, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fredericksburg along the way.
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