This 756.6-mile journey from New Summerfield, TX, to El Paso, TX, will take approximately 12 hours and 56 minutes of driving. Given its length, this is best tackled over two days, rather than attempting it as a single, very long day trip. The route primarily utilizes Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and I-10, with a portion on US Highway 175 West, making for about 38% highway driving. You can expect a fuel cost of around $114 for this trip. This long-distance drive primarily traverses the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a consistent landscape throughout.
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
378.3 miles from New Summerfield, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 40m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
12h 56m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
You'll experience a mix of driving on this route, with a significant portion on major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 457.7 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, indicating substantial segments of high-speed travel. While 38% of the drive is on highways, the inclusion of US Highway 175 West suggests some variation from pure interstate cruising. This profile points to a predominantly long-distance drive with periods of faster travel punctuated by other road types.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 457.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 12h 56m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50.6 miles in near US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 756.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 50.6 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 156.3 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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50.6 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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109.5 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
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156.3 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 20 West
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160.4 mi into trip|~3h 2m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
8
755.8 mi into trip|~12h 54m 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
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
457.7 mi
7h 39m
I 10
166.7 mi
2h 43m
US Highway 175 West
68.5 mi
1h 14m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.1 mi
22m
US Highway 175
20.8 mi
22m
US Highway 79 East
7.6 mi
11m
East Rusk Street
2.9 mi
4m
East Corsicana Street
2.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 457.7 mi, about 7h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Summerfield, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on FM 235
160 ft·6 sec·FM 235
2
Turn right onto TX 110
520 ft·12 sec·State Highway 110 North
3
Turn left onto US 79
7.6 mi·11 min·US Highway 79 East
4
Continue on US 79
2.9 mi·4 min·East Rusk Street
5
Turn right onto US 69
0.7 mi·1 min·South Jackson Street
6
Turn left onto US 175
0.2 mi·19 sec·Alexander Boulevard
7
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi·56 sec·Frankston Highway
8
Continue on US 175
9.6 mi·10 min·US Highway 175 West
9
Turn slight right
3.8 mi·4 min
10
Merge onto US 175
1.9 mi·2 min·East Pine Street
11
Continue on US 175
21 mi·22 min·US Highway 175
12
Continue on US 175 Bus
2.5 mi·4 min·East Corsicana Street
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus
59 mi·1 hr 3 min·US Highway 175 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 West: Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 20
21 mi·22 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 20
25 mi·26 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.0 mi·4 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 WestUse the straight lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
429 mi·7 hr 8 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West: AbileneUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 10
167 mi·2 hr 43 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
22
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
23
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
For this 12-hour, 56-minute drive, splitting it into two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Plan your overnight stop strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or after the longest stretch. With 3 planned stops, ensure you factor in time for breaks beyond just refueling. Given the 756.6-mile distance, starting early in the morning on your first day will allow you to cover a good portion of the mileage. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the 457.7-mile stretch on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, as services can be spread out.
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 378.3 miles from New Summerfield, TX, or about 6h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 457.7 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 166 miles or 3h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 378.3 miles or 6h 40m 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 378.3 miles or 6h 40m
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 11h 56m
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 Summerfield, 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 Summerfield, TX
Aim for roughly 378 miles and 6.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 378 miles and 6.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 166 miles from New Summerfield, 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.
The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 457.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 378.3 mi from New Summerfield, TX
· 6h 40m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 756.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$114.32 one way
$228.65 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg265 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$125.14
$250.27
premium
$4.54
$135.09
$270.17
diesel
$5.61
$167.05
$334.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$114
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$244–$354
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 264.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $79 in charging
· 2 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
227
2
$79.44
$36.32
Efficient EV
189.2
2
$66.20
$30.26
EV Truck/SUV
302.6
3
$105.92
$48.42
Gas CO2
265 kg
EV CO2
89 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
New Summerfield, TX
Late night
in New Summerfield on Friday
Local time
5:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
El Paso, TX
Late night
in El Paso on Friday
Local time
4:02 AM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:16PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:16PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
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
26 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
12h 56m 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 Summerfield, TX to El Paso, TX covers 756.6 miles and takes about 12h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, I 10, US Highway 175 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 378 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 378.3 miles from New Summerfield, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $114.32 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 756.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 50.6 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 156.3 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Summerfield, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chamizal National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
