Origin
Leander, TX
Afternoon in Leander on Sunday
Local time
4:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Leander, TX to El Paso, TX
Drive Time
8h 44m
Distance
582.7 mi
938 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$89
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 37m
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6 AM
8h 45m
8 AM
9h 0m
10 AM
8h 50m
12 PM
8h 48m
3 PM
8h 51m
5 PM
8h 59m
8 PM
8h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leander, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Leander, TX to El Paso, TX covers 582.7 miles and takes about 8h 44m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Highway 183, 183A Toll Road, Highway 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $89.01 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
291.3 miles from Leander, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 582.7 miles and 8h 44m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Highway 183 and 183A Toll Road.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 183 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 8h 44m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 44m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leander, TX to El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 183 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 183A Toll Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 29 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Polk Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buchanan Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 29 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Austin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fort McKavitt Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 183
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leander, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on North US Highway 183
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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North US Highway 183
2
Turn left onto North US Highway 183
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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North US Highway 183
3
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
4
Merge slight left onto 183A Toll Road
2.4 mi
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2 min
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183A Toll Road
5
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
6
Turn straight onto North US Highway 183
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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North US Highway 183
7
Turn left onto West State Highway 29
22 mi
·
27 min
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West State Highway 29
8
Continue on East Polk Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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East Polk Street
9
Continue on Buchanan Drive
1.9 mi
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3 min
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Buchanan Drive
10
Continue on TX 29
61 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
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TX 29
11
Continue on Austin Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Austin Street
12
Continue on Fort McKavitt Street
0.9 mi
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58 sec
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Fort McKavitt Street
13
Continue on North US Highway 87
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
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North US Highway 87
14
Turn left onto US Highway 377
4.2 mi
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6 min
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US Highway 377
15
Continue on US Highway 377
9.7 mi
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14 min
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US Highway 377
16
Continue on US Highway 377
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 377
17
Continue on United States Highway 377
6.7 mi
·
9 min
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United States Highway 377
18
Continue on North US Highway 377
18 mi
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26 min
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North US Highway 377
19
At the end of the road, turn left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
20
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
374 ft
·
8 sec
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Interstate 10 West
21
Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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I 10 West: Fort Stockton
22
Merge slight right
436 mi
·
6 hr 55 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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Missouri Avenue, Downtown
24
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
25
Turn left onto North Mesa Street
0.3 mi
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27 sec
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North Mesa Street
26
Arrive at your destination
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 291.3 miles from Leander, TX, or about 4h 22m into the drive.
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 128 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 291.3 miles or 4h 22m 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 291.3 miles or 4h 22m
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 7h 50m
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 Leander, 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 Leander, TX
Aim for roughly 291 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 291 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 128 miles from Leander, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 291.3 mi from Leander, TX · 4h 22m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
192 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
385 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
291 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Live Oak, TX after about 291 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 128 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 291.3 miles from Leander, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 291 miles or 4.4 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$89.01 one way
$178.02 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
204 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $97.54 | $195.09 |
| premium | $4.59 | $105.32 | $210.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $129.46 | $258.91 |
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: 203.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $61 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 174.8 | 2 | $61.18 | $27.97 |
| Efficient EV | 145.7 | 1 | $50.99 | $23.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 233.1 | 2 | $81.58 | $37.29 |
Gas CO2
204 kg
EV CO2
68 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 Sunday
Local time
3:15 PM
MDT
Current temp
55°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
6 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
8h 44m 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 Leander, TX to El Paso, TX covers 582.7 miles and takes about 8h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 183, 183A Toll Road, Highway 29. 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 291 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 291.3 miles from Leander, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $89.01 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 8h 44m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leander, TX to El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Leander, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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