Origin
Palestine, TX
Afternoon in Palestine on Thursday
Local time
4:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Palestine, TX to El Paso, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
12h 46m
Distance
741.3 mi
1,193 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$112
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
12h 35m
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6 AM
12h 47m
8 AM
13h 10m
10 AM
12h 55m
12 PM
12h 52m
3 PM
12h 56m
5 PM
13h 8m
8 PM
12h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palestine, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
Spanning 741.3 miles across Texas, this cross-state journey from Palestine to El Paso requires approximately 12 hours and 46 minutes of drive time. Because of the significant distance, you should plan for at least two days on the road to keep your travel manageable. You will navigate a combination of US Highway 175 West, the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, and I-10 to reach your destination in the Great Plains. Budgeting about $113 for fuel is essential for this trek, so keep an eye on your tank as you transition between regions. While it is technically possible to push through in one long haul, splitting the trip into two days makes for a much more comfortable and safer experience.
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
370.7 miles from Palestine, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12h 46m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a varied driving experience that transitions from local routes to high-speed interstate travel, with highways making up 37% of the total distance. You will settle in for a significant stretch on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted run of 457.7 miles. This portion of the trip demands focus as you transition between roadway types and navigate the changing traffic patterns. While the route involves long hours behind the wheel, the shift from US Highway 175 to the major artery of I-10 helps you maintain momentum. Prepare for a substantial amount of time on the road as you traverse the vast expanse of the state.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Spring Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 12h 46m, 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.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (12h 46m) 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 Palestine, TX to El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Spring Street | — | — |
| Highway 19 | — | — |
| South Palestine Street | — | — |
| East Corsicana Street | — | — |
| Highway 175 West | — | — |
| I 20 West | — | — |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | — | — |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Spring Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palestine, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on Avenue A
266 ft
·
7 sec
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Avenue A
2
Turn right onto West Spring Street
3.6 mi
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5 min
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West Spring Street
3
Continue on North State Highway 19
28 mi
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41 min
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North State Highway 19
4
Continue on South Palestine Street
2.6 mi
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4 min
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South Palestine Street
5
Turn left onto East Corsicana Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East Corsicana Street
6
Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US Highway 175 West
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 20 West: Fort Worth
8
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21 mi
·
22 min
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Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9
Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
25 mi
·
26 min
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Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
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Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
429 mi
·
7 hr 8 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
12
Merge slight left
167 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Missouri Avenue, Downtown
14
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
15
Turn left onto North Mesa Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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North Mesa Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make this 741.3-mile trip efficient, prioritize an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours. With three planned stops integrated into your itinerary, use these breaks to refuel and stretch, keeping in mind that your total fuel costs will hover around $113. Since this is a two-day commitment, aim to find a midpoint for your overnight stay to balance out the 12 hours and 46 minutes of total driving time. Pay close attention to your fuel levels during the 457.7-mile stretch on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, as service intervals can vary. By pacing yourself and respecting the distance, you can ensure a steady and stress-free arrival in El Paso.
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 370.7 miles from Palestine, TX, or about 6h 23m 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 163 miles or 2h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 370.7 miles or 6h 23m 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 370.7 miles or 6h 23m
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 44m
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 Palestine, 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 Palestine, TX
Aim for roughly 371 miles and 6.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 371 miles and 6.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 163 miles from Palestine, 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 370.7 mi from Palestine, TX · 6h 23m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
245 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
489 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
371 mi · about 6.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 371 miles or 6.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 163 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 370.7 miles from Palestine, 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 371 miles or 6.4 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
$112.01 one way
$224.02 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
259 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $122.61 | $245.21 |
| premium | $4.54 | $132.35 | $264.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $163.67 | $327.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$112
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$242–$352
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 259.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $78 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 222.4 | 2 | $77.84 | $35.58 |
| Efficient EV | 185.3 | 2 | $64.86 | $29.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 296.5 | 3 | $103.78 | $47.44 |
Gas CO2
259 kg
EV CO2
87 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
Afternoon in El Paso on Thursday
Local time
3:43 PM
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
8 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 46m 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 Palestine, TX to El Paso, TX covers 741.3 miles and takes about 12h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Spring Street, Highway 19, South Palestine Street. 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 371 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 370.7 miles from Palestine, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $112.01 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 (12h 46m) 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 Palestine, TX to El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Palestine, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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