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Trip from Live Oak, TX to El Paso, TX

Drive Time

7h 45m

Distance

444.7 mi

716 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$68

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
7h 36m ★
6 AM
7h 45m
8 AM
8h 4m
10 AM
7h 52m
12 PM
7h 50m
3 PM
7h 53m
5 PM
8h 3m
8 PM
7h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Live Oak, TX, TX

Live Oak, TX

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Downtown El Paso, TX, TX

El Paso, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Live Oak, TX to El Paso, TX covers 444.7 miles and takes about 7h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, East 3rd Street, Reagan Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 166 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

222.3 miles from Live Oak, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Live Oak, TX to El Paso, TX covers 444.7 miles and takes about 7h 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 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 166 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 40.3 miles in near Loop 306.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 45m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 6 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 40.3 miles (Loop 306): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.7 miles (Loop 306): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
40.3 mi into trip | ~48m in | Loop 306

Take the exit onto Loop 306 toward Loop 306 West, to US 67: Big Lake

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Loop 306 West, to US 67: Big Lake
6
40.7 mi into trip | ~49m in | Loop 306

Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 306 toward Loop 306 West, to US 67: Big Lake

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Loop 306 West, to US 67: Big Lake
5
45.1 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward US 67 South, US 67 Business: Mertzon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 67 South, US 67 Business: Mertzon
4
45.5 mi into trip | ~55m in | US 67 Bus / Sherwood Way

Turn left onto US 67 Bus / Sherwood Way

Navigation decision point

8
443.9 mi into trip | ~7h 43m 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 Along This Route

Between Live Oak, TX and El Paso, TX, road signs point toward Loop 306 West and To Us 67: Big Lake.

Loop 306 West

40.3 mi in | ~48m | via Loop 306

To Us 67: Big Lake

40.3 mi in | ~48m | via Loop 306

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 166 mi 2h 42m
East 3rd Street 120 mi 1h 59m
Reagan Street 64.9 mi 1h 12m
US 87 34.9 mi 35m
US Highway 67 South 22.7 mi 25m
US 67 19 mi 21m
County Road 2335 5.4 mi 12m
Loop 306 4.8 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 166 mi, about 2h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Live Oak, TX and El Paso, TX.

1

Start on FM 176

5.4 mi · 12 min · County Road 2335
2

Turn left onto US 87

35 mi · 35 min · US 87
3

Take the exit onto Loop 306

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Loop 306
Toward Loop 306 West, to US 67: Big Lake
4

Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 306

4.4 mi · 5 min · Loop 306
Toward Loop 306 West, to US 67: Big Lake
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward US 67 South, US 67 Business: Mertzon
6

Turn straight onto West Loop 306

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Loop 306
7

Turn left onto US 67 Bus

1.3 mi · 1 min · Sherwood Way
8

Continue on US 67

23 mi · 25 min · US Highway 67 South
9

Continue on US 67

4.5 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 67
10

Continue on US 67

19 mi · 21 min · US 67
11

Continue on US 67

65 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Reagan Street
12

Continue on US 67

120 mi · 1 hr 59 min · East 3rd Street
13

Continue on I 10

166 mi · 2 hr 42 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 19B Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

0.3 mi · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue
16

Turn left onto TX 20

0.3 mi · 27 sec · North Mesa Street
17

Arrive at destination

North Mesa Street

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 222.3 miles from Live Oak, TX, or about 4h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166 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 98 miles or 1h 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 222.3 miles or 4h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 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 Live Oak, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Live Oak, TX

This is one driving day of about 444.7 miles and 7h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Live Oak, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 166 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 222.3 mi from Live Oak, TX · 4h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Davis, TX

222 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.

Popular next leg

Fort Davis, TX to El Paso, TX

200.4 mi · 3h 12m

Pacing Suggestions

Big Spring, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pecos, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 222.3 miles from Live Oak, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 166 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chamizal National Memorial

Chamizal National Memorial

National Memorial

Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 444.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$67.93 one way

$135.86 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 156 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $74.44 $148.89
premium $4.59 $80.38 $160.76
diesel $5.64 $98.80 $197.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$68

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$93–$118

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 155.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 133.4 1 $46.69 $21.35
Efficient EV 111.2 1 $38.91 $17.79
EV Truck/SUV 177.9 2 $62.26 $28.46

Gas CO2

156 kg

EV CO2

52 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Live Oak, TX

Morning in Live Oak on Monday

Local time

9:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

El Paso, TX

Morning in El Paso on Monday

Local time

8:47 AM

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.

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

1 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

7h 45m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Live Oak, TX to El Paso, TX covers 444.7 miles and takes about 7h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, East 3rd Street, Reagan Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 222.3 miles from Live Oak, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.93 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 7h 45m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 6 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 40.3 miles (Loop 306): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.7 miles (Loop 306): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Live Oak, TX and El Paso, TX, road signs point toward Loop 306 West and To Us 67: Big Lake.

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