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Oak Trail Shores, TX
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Trip from Oak Trail Shores, TX to El Paso, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 55m
Distance
577 mi
929 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 47m
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6 AM
9h 56m
8 AM
10h 14m
10 AM
10h 2m
12 PM
10h 0m
3 PM
10h 3m
5 PM
10h 13m
8 PM
9h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Trail Shores, TX
Hector Portillo
El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Trail Shores, TX to El Paso, TX covers 577 miles and takes about 9h 55m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 20, I 10, Lipan Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 380.4 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $87.19 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
288.5 miles from Oak Trail Shores, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 10m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in El Paso, TX
Full guide →El Paso is the sixth largest city in Texas, with 679,000 residents (2020). It is on the United States-Mexico border. The city on the other side of the border is Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. El Paso is often called the Sun City. Collectively, the city of El Paso and other nearby cities, such as Juarez and Las Cruces, New Mexico are referred to as The Borderland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 55m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
At 577 miles and 9h 55m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 20 and I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 380.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,654 ft
806 ft
Total Climb
4,283 ft
Total Descent
1,376 ft
Highest Point
4,654 ft
~494.6 mi in
Elevation Range
3,848 ft
Notable High Points
4,070 ft at ~412.1 miles
+131 ft prominence
4,654 ft at ~494.6 miles
+715 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near FM 4 / Lipan Highway.
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 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 9 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (FM 4 / Lipan Highway): Navigation decision point; at 28.6 miles (I-20 Service Road): Navigation decision point; at 409.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
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FM 4 / Lipan Highway
Turn right onto FM 4 / Lipan Highway
Navigation decision point
4
28.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
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I-20 Service Road
Turn left onto I-20 Service Road
Navigation decision point
5
409.6 mi into trip
|
~7h 10m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
576.2 mi into trip
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~9h 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
4
576.7 mi into trip
|
~9h 55m in
|
TX 20 / North Mesa Street
Turn left onto TX 20 / North Mesa Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 380.4 mi | 6h 17m |
| I 10 | 166.7 mi | 2h 43m |
| Lipan Highway | 15.3 mi | 26m |
| South FM 4 | 10.2 mi | 17m |
| East Lipan Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Oak Trail | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Oak Trail Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| I-20 Service Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 380.4 mi, about 6h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Trail Shores, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on Blackjack Lane
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Blackjack Lane
2
Turn left onto Green Oak Drive
311 ft
·
14 sec
·
Green Oak Drive
3
Turn right onto West Oak Trail
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Oak Trail
4
Turn right onto Oak Trail Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Trail Drive
5
Turn right onto FM 4
15 mi
·
25 min
·
Lipan Highway
6
Continue on FM 4
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lipan Drive
7
Continue on FM 4
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Lipan Highway
8
Continue on FM 4
10 mi
·
17 min
·
South FM 4
9
Turn left onto I-20 Service Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I-20 Service Road
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
11
Merge onto I 20
380 mi
·
6 hr 17 min
·
I 20
12
Merge onto I 10
167 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Missouri Avenue
15
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Mesa Street
16
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.
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 288.5 miles from Oak Trail Shores, TX, or about 5h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 380.4 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 288.5 miles or 5h 10m 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 288.5 miles or 5h 10m
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 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 Oak Trail Shores, 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 Oak Trail Shores, TX
Aim for roughly 289 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 289 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 127 miles from Oak Trail Shores, 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 20 for about 380.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 288.5 mi from Oak Trail Shores, TX · 5h 10m 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
381 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
289 mi · about 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Midland, TX after about 289 miles or 5 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 288.5 miles from Oak Trail Shores, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 380.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 289 miles or 5 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
$87.19 one way
$174.37 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
202 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $95.43 | $190.86 |
| premium | $4.54 | $103.02 | $206.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $127.39 | $254.79 |
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: 201.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $61 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 173.1 | 2 | $60.58 | $27.70 |
| Efficient EV | 144.3 | 1 | $50.49 | $23.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 230.8 | 2 | $80.78 | $36.93 |
Gas CO2
202 kg
EV CO2
68 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
Night in El Paso on Friday
Local time
11:28 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Sweetwater, TX
190 mi in
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
27 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 55m 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 Oak Trail Shores, TX to El Paso, TX covers 577 miles and takes about 9h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 10, Lipan Highway. 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 289 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 288.5 miles from Oak Trail Shores, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $87.19 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 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 9 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (FM 4 / Lipan Highway): Navigation decision point; at 28.6 miles (I-20 Service Road): Navigation decision point; at 409.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oak Trail Shores, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. The route ranges from 806 ft to 4,654 ft elevation with about 4,283 ft of total climbing. There are 2 notable high points along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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