Origin
New London, TX
Late night in New London on Thursday
Local time
2:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New London, TX to El Paso, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
11h 33m
Distance
766.6 mi
1,234 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$116
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 23m
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6 AM
11h 33m
8 AM
11h 54m
10 AM
11h 40m
12 PM
11h 38m
3 PM
11h 41m
5 PM
11h 53m
8 PM
11h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New London, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from New London, TX to El Paso, TX covers 766.6 miles and takes about 11h 33m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Phillips Street, Main Street, Highway 135 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $115.84 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
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
383.3 miles from New London, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 766.6 miles and 11h 33m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Phillips Street and Main Street.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phillips Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 11h 33m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. Navigation is simple, but the total wheel time makes endurance and break timing the real challenge.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Navigation is easy, but the length (11h 33m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New London, TX to El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillips Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 135 North | — | — |
| I-20 | — | — |
| I 20 West | — | — |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | — | — |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Missouri Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Phillips Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on Burnett Street
295 ft
·
16 sec
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Burnett Street
2
Turn right onto Phillips Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Phillips Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
11 mi
·
15 min
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Main Street
4
Keep slight left
226 ft
·
5 sec
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 135 North
217 ft
·
3 sec
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State Highway 135 North
6
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 135 North
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 135 North
7
Turn left onto I-20 Access Road
95 ft
·
3 sec
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I-20 Access Road
8
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Dallas
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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I 20 West: Dallas
9
Merge slight left
84 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth
19 mi
·
20 min
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I 20 West: Fort Worth
11
Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi
·
23 min
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Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
12
Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
429 mi
·
7 hr 8 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15
Merge slight left
167 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Missouri Avenue, Downtown
17
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
18
Turn left onto North Mesa Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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North Mesa Street
19
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 383.3 miles from New London, TX, or about 5h 46m 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 169 miles or 2h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 383.3 miles or 5h 46m 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 383.3 miles or 5h 46m
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 10h 38m
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 New London, 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 New London, TX
Aim for roughly 383 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 383 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 169 miles from New London, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 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 383.3 mi from New London, TX · 5h 46m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
253 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
506 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 Midland, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
383 mi · about 5.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 383 miles or 5.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 169 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 383.3 miles from New London, 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 383 miles or 5.8 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
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
$115.84 one way
$231.67 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
268 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $126.79 | $253.58 |
| premium | $4.54 | $136.87 | $273.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $169.26 | $338.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$116
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$246–$356
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 268.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $80 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 230 | 2 | $80.49 | $36.80 |
| Efficient EV | 191.7 | 2 | $67.08 | $30.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 306.6 | 3 | $107.32 | $49.06 |
Gas CO2
268 kg
EV CO2
90 kg (66% 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 Thursday
Local time
1:32 AM
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
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
11h 33m 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 New London, TX to El Paso, TX covers 766.6 miles and takes about 11h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillips Street, Main Street, Highway 135 North. 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 383 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 383.3 miles from New London, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $115.84 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (11h 33m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New London, TX to El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New London, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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