Origin
Palmview, TX
Afternoon in Palmview on Monday
Local time
12:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Palmview, TX to El Paso, TX
Drive Time
11h 25m
Distance
801.9 mi
1,291 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$122
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 15m
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6 AM
11h 25m
8 AM
11h 46m
10 AM
11h 33m
12 PM
11h 31m
3 PM
11h 34m
5 PM
11h 45m
8 PM
11h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palmview, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Palmview, TX to El Paso, TX covers 801.9 miles and takes about 11h 25m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 2 West, McAllen, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $122.49 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
401 miles from Palmview, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 801.9 miles and 11h 25m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 2 West and McAllen.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 2 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 11h 25m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. A moderate number of decision points keep you engaged without being stressful.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 801.9 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Palmview, TX to El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 2 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McAllen | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Grant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garcia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 2 West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmview, TX and El Paso, TX.
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Start on Expressway 83
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Expressway 83
2
Take the ramp slight left toward I 2 West, US 83 West
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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I 2 West, US 83 West
3
Merge slight left onto McAllen
28 mi
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32 min
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McAllen
4
Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi
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1 min
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East Main Street
5
Continue on East 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
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East 2nd Street
6
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.5 mi
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37 sec
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West 2nd Street
7
Continue on United States Highway 83
7.7 mi
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8 min
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United States Highway 83
8
Continue on East Grant Street
4.7 mi
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5 min
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East Grant Street
9
Turn slight right onto Garcia Street
13 mi
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14 min
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Garcia Street
10
Continue on United States Highway 83
54 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
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United States Highway 83
11
Continue on North US Highway 83
14 mi
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15 min
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North US Highway 83
12
Continue on South Zapata Highway
5.4 mi
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8 min
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South Zapata Highway
13
Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue
2.1 mi
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4 min
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South Meadow Avenue
14
Turn left onto Guadalupe Street
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Guadalupe Street
15
Continue on Houston Street
0.4 mi
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48 sec
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Houston Street
16
Turn right onto San Dario Avenue
279 ft
·
6 sec
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San Dario Avenue
17
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
18 mi
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19 min
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Purple Heart Trail
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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US 83 North: Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
19
Turn left onto US Highway 83 North
486 ft
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8 sec
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US Highway 83 North
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North
62 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US Highway 83 North
21
Continue on South 1st Street
0.3 mi
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31 sec
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South 1st Street
22
Turn left onto Peña Street
42 mi
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48 min
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Peña Street
23
Take the exit slight right
230 ft
·
6 sec
24
Merge slight left onto North Veterans Boulevard
2.7 mi
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4 min
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North Veterans Boulevard
25
Turn right onto Del Río Boulevard
48 mi
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54 min
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Del Río Boulevard
26
Turn right onto Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
12 mi
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12 min
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Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
27
Take the exit straight
0.1 mi
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17 sec
28
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
29
Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West
6.8 mi
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7 min
·
US Highway 90 West
30
Continue on United States Highway 90
0.1 mi
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8 sec
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United States Highway 90
31
Merge slight left onto US Highway 90 West
106 mi
·
2 hr
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US Highway 90 West
32
Continue on East Oak Street
2.0 mi
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2 min
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East Oak Street
33
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
34
Merge slight left onto US Highway 285
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
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US Highway 285
35
Continue on North Alamo Street
0.3 mi
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28 sec
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North Alamo Street
36
Turn left onto East Dickinson Boulevard
1.4 mi
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1 min
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East Dickinson Boulevard
37
Keep slight left to continue on West Dickinson Boulevard
1.2 mi
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1 min
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West Dickinson Boulevard
38
Keep slight right to continue on Redwood Street
0.3 mi
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30 sec
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Redwood Street
39
At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 10 West
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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Interstate 10 West
40
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: El Paso
0.4 mi
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50 sec
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I 10 West: El Paso
41
Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
236 mi
·
3 hr 48 min
·
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
42
Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Missouri Avenue, Downtown
43
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
44
Turn left onto North Mesa Street
0.3 mi
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27 sec
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North Mesa Street
45
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 401 miles from Palmview, TX, or about 5h 42m 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 176 miles or 2h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 401 miles or 5h 42m 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 401 miles or 5h 42m
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 34m
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 Palmview, 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 Palmview, TX
Aim for roughly 401 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 401 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 176 miles from Palmview, 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 401 mi from Palmview, TX · 5h 42m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
265 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
529 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 McCamey, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
401 mi · about 5.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Eagle Pass, TX after about 401 miles or 5.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 176 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 401 miles from Palmview, 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 401 miles or 5.7 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
$122.49 one way
$244.99 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
281 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $134.24 | $268.48 |
| premium | $4.59 | $144.94 | $289.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $178.15 | $356.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$122
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$252–$362
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 280.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $84 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 240.6 | 2 | $84.20 | $38.49 |
| Efficient EV | 200.5 | 2 | $70.17 | $32.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 320.8 | 4 | $112.27 | $51.32 |
Gas CO2
281 kg
EV CO2
94 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.
Destination
El Paso, TX
Morning in El Paso on Monday
Local time
11:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
55°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
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
11h 25m 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 Palmview, TX to El Paso, TX covers 801.9 miles and takes about 11h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 2 West, McAllen, East Main 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 401 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 401 miles from Palmview, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $122.49 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 801.9 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Palmview, TX to El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Palmview, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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