Origin
Pelican Bay, TX
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11:29 PM
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Trip from Pelican Bay, 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 6m
Distance
601.1 mi
967 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$91
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 58m
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6 AM
9h 6m
8 AM
9h 23m
10 AM
9h 12m
12 PM
9h 10m
3 PM
9h 13m
5 PM
9h 22m
8 PM
9h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pelican Bay, TX
Tori Pezzulla❤️
El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pelican Bay, TX to El Paso, TX covers 601.1 miles and takes about 9h 6m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Long Circle, Long Boulevard, Sandy Beach Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $90.83 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
300.6 miles from Pelican Bay, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 33m 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 6m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
At 601.1 miles and 9h 6m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Long Circle and Long Boulevard.
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.
Long Circle is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 9h 6m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
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 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pelican Bay, TX to El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Circle | — | — |
| Long Boulevard | — | — |
| Sandy Beach Road | — | — |
| Commerce Street | — | — |
| Azle Highway | — | — |
| Farm to Market Road 730 | — | — |
| Ric Williamson Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Northeast Ric Williamson Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Long Circle
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelican Bay, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on Sheila Drive
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Sheila Drive
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Long Circle
0.1 mi
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32 sec
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Long Circle
3
Turn right onto Long Boulevard
384 ft
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22 sec
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Long Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Sandy Beach Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
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Sandy Beach Road
5
Turn left
1.6 mi
·
3 min
6
Turn right onto Commerce Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Commerce Street
7
Continue on Azle Highway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Azle Highway
8
Continue on Farm to Market Road 730
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Farm to Market Road 730
9
Continue on Azle Highway
11 mi
·
20 min
·
Azle Highway
10
Turn left onto Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Northeast Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Northeast Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
12
Continue on Center Point Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Center Point Road
13
Turn right onto East Interstate 20
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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East Interstate 20
14
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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I 20 West
15
Merge slight left
411 mi
·
6 hr 49 min
16
Merge slight left
167 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Missouri Avenue, Downtown
18
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Missouri Avenue
19
Turn left onto North Mesa Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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North Mesa Street
20
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 300.6 miles from Pelican Bay, TX, or about 4h 33m 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 132 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 300.6 miles or 4h 33m 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 300.6 miles or 4h 33m
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 11m
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 Pelican Bay, 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 Pelican Bay, TX
Aim for roughly 301 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 301 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 132 miles from Pelican Bay, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 300.6 mi from Pelican Bay, TX · 4h 33m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
198 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
397 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 Kermit, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
301 mi · about 4.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 301 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 132 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 300.6 miles from Pelican Bay, 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 301 miles or 4.6 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$90.83 one way
$181.66 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
210 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $99.42 | $198.84 |
| premium | $4.54 | $107.32 | $214.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $132.72 | $265.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$91
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$221–$331
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 210.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $63 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 180.3 | 2 | $63.12 | $28.85 |
| Efficient EV | 150.3 | 1 | $52.60 | $24.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 240.4 | 3 | $84.15 | $38.47 |
Gas CO2
210 kg
EV CO2
70 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
Night in El Paso on Friday
Local time
10:29 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
4 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 6m 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 Pelican Bay, TX to El Paso, TX covers 601.1 miles and takes about 9h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Circle, Long Boulevard, Sandy Beach Road. 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 301 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 300.6 miles from Pelican Bay, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $90.83 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 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pelican Bay, TX to El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pelican Bay, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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