The drive from Ore City, TX to El Paso, TX covers 780.1 miles and takes about 13h 10m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, I 10, I 20 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is long-distance drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 457.7 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $117.87 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
390 miles from Ore City, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 43m into the drive
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Drive Character
At 780.1 miles and 13h 10m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and I 10.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 13h 10m, 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 44.9 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 780.1 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 44.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 113.6 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 179.8 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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44.9 mi into trip|~52m in
Take the exit toward West I 20
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward West I 20
7
113.6 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|I 20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
7
179.8 mi into trip|~3h 12m 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
7
183.8 mi into trip|~3h 16m 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
779.3 mi into trip|~13h 8m 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
I 20
87.6 mi
1h 29m
TX 155
39.5 mi
45m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi
23m
US 259
2.8 mi
3m
North Wood Street
1.5 mi
1m
West Broadway Street
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 457.7 mi, about 7h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ore City, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on US 259
2.8 mi·3 min·US 259
2
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
3
Keep slight left at fork
258 ft·12 sec
4
Turn left onto TX 155
16 mi·17 min·TX 155
5
Turn left onto US 271; TX 155
1.5 mi·1 min·North Wood Street
6
Turn straight onto TX 155
13 mi·15 min·TX 155
7
Turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto TX 155
10 mi·12 min·TX 155
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward West I 20
10
Merge onto I 20
68 mi·1 hr 8 min·I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
19 mi·20 min·I 20
Toward I 20 West: Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 20
22 mi·23 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 20
25 mi·26 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.0 mi·4 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 WestUse the straight lane.
15
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.
16
Merge onto I 10
167 mi·2 hr 43 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
19
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
20
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 390 miles from Ore City, TX, or about 6h 43m 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 172 miles or 3h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 390 miles or 6h 43m 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 390 miles or 6h 43m
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 12h 10m
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 Ore City, 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 Ore City, TX
Aim for roughly 390 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 390 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 172 miles from Ore City, 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 390 mi from Ore City, TX
· 6h 43m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$117.87 one way
$235.75 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg273 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$129.02
$258.05
premium
$4.54
$139.28
$278.56
diesel
$5.61
$172.24
$344.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$118
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$248–$358
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 272.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $82 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
234
2
$81.91
$37.44
Efficient EV
195
2
$68.26
$31.20
EV Truck/SUV
312
3
$109.21
$49.93
Gas CO2
273 kg
EV CO2
91 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Ore City, TX
Late night
in Ore City on Friday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
El Paso, TX
Late night
in El Paso on Friday
Local time
4:33 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
29 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
13h 10m 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 Ore City, TX to El Paso, TX covers 780.1 miles and takes about 13h 10m 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, I 20. 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 390 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 390 miles from Ore City, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $117.87 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 15 significant decision points across 780.1 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 44.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 113.6 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 179.8 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ore City, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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
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