The drive from Perryton, TX to El Paso, TX covers 535.2 miles and takes about 10h 22m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on West 2nd Street, US 70, US 60 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is long-distance drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100.6 miles on West 2nd Street.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $80.87 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
267.6 miles from Perryton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 59m into the drive
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Drive Character
At 535.2 miles and 10h 22m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are West 2nd Street and US 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 2nd Street is the longest continuous segment at about 100.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West 2nd Street and US 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 119.1 miles in near US 287.
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 24 significant decision points across 535.2 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 119.1 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.3 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
119.1 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|US 287
Take the exit onto US 287 toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 70
Toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North:...
9
119.2 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 70
Toward I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Can...
7
135.3 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|US 60
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 toward US 60 West: Hereford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 60 West: Hereford
6
520.6 mi into trip|~10h 2m in|US 54
Keep slight left at fork onto US 54
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
532.3 mi into trip|~10h 17m in
Take the exit toward US 62: Paisano Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20A
Toward US 62: Paisano Drive
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Perryton, TX and El Paso, TX, road signs point toward Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa and Downtown.
Lubbock
119.1 mi in|~2h 9m|via US 287
Dumas
119.1 mi in|~2h 9m|via US 287
Pampa
119.1 mi in|~2h 9m|via US 287
Downtown
119.1 mi in|~2h 9m|via US 287
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West 2nd Street
100.6 mi
2h 7m
US 70
91.7 mi
1h 46m
US 60
78.4 mi
1h 24m
State Highway 70
54.4 mi
55m
US Highway 60
40.8 mi
41m
US Highway 54 South
34.8 mi
37m
US Highway 54
28.9 mi
30m
US 54
25.2 mi
32m
Longest stretch:
West 2nd Street
— 100.6 mi, about 2h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perryton, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on TX 15
22 ft·3 sec·East Brillhart Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 83
3.2 mi·5 min·South Main Street
3
Continue on US 83
3.5 mi·3 min·US Highway 83
4
Turn right onto TX 70
54 mi·55 min·State Highway 70
5
Continue on TX 70
2.2 mi·4 min·North Hobart Street
6
Turn right onto US 60
0.6 mi·43 sec·West Wilks Street
7
Continue on US 60
12 mi·12 min·US Highway 60
8
Continue on US 60
1.2 mi·1 min·East 2nd Avenue
9
Continue on US 60
29 mi·29 min·US Highway 60
10
Continue on I 40 Business; US Historic 66; US 60
6.0 mi·6 min·East Amarillo Boulevard
11
Turn left
194 ft·5 sec
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
13
Merge onto Loop 335
1.8 mi·2 min·North Lakeside Drive
14
Take the exit
246 ft·6 sec
15
Turn slight right onto US 287 Hist
0.5 mi·56 sec·East Interstate Drive
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
17
Merge onto I 40; US 287
4.3 mi·5 min·I 40; US 287
18
Take the exit onto US 287
470 ft·8 sec·US 287
Exit 70Toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 70Toward I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, LubbockUse the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 27; US 60; US 87
13 mi·14 min·Canyon Expressway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60; US 87
2.4 mi·2 min·Canyon Expressway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
52 mi·55 min·US 60
Toward US 60 West: HerefordUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 60
27 mi·29 min·US 60
24
Continue on US 60; US 70; US 84
4.8 mi·6 min·Wheeler Avenue
25
Continue on US 60; US 70; US 84
3.7 mi·4 min·Mabry Drive
26
Continue on US 60; US 70; US 84
0.2 mi·17 sec·East 1st Street
27
Turn left onto US 70
17 mi·21 min·South Prince Street
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on US 70
0.3 mi·50 sec·North Chicago Avenue
29
Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.1 mi·2 min·East 1st Street
30
Continue on US 70
1.0 mi·1 min·West 2nd Street
31
Continue on US 70
91 mi·1 hr 45 min·US 70
32
Turn right onto US 70; US 380
100 mi·2 hr 6 min·West 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
33
Turn left onto North Bookout Road
1.5 mi·2 min·North Bookout Road
34
Turn left onto US 54; US 70
8.7 mi·10 min·US 54; US 70
35
Take the exit onto US 54; US 70
4.9 mi·7 min·US 54; US 70
36
Take the exit onto US 70
0.3 mi·1 min·US 70
37
Turn left onto US Highway 54 South
35 mi·37 min·US Highway 54 South
38
Continue on US 54
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
39
Continue on US 54
29 mi·30 min·US Highway 54
40
Continue on US 54
7.6 mi·9 min·Gateway South Boulevard
41
Keep slight left at fork onto US 54
12 mi·14 min·US 54
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 20AToward US 62: Paisano DriveUse the slight right lane.
43
Turn right onto US 62
2.6 mi·4 min·East Paisano Drive
44
Turn right onto South Mesa Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·South Mesa Street
45
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 267.6 miles from Perryton, TX, or about 4h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.6 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 118 miles or 2h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 267.6 miles or 4h 59m 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 267.6 miles or 4h 59m
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 9h 12m
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 Perryton, 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 Perryton, TX
Aim for roughly 268 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 268 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 118 miles from Perryton, 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 West 2nd Street for about 100.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 267.6 mi from Perryton, TX
· 4h 59m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chamizal National Memorial
National Memorial
Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 535.2
13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 92.3
Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 2...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 92.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$80.87 one way
$161.74 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg187 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$88.52
$177.04
premium
$4.54
$95.56
$191.11
diesel
$5.61
$118.17
$236.33
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$81
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$211–$321
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 187.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $56 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
160.6
1
$56.20
$25.69
Efficient EV
133.8
1
$46.83
$21.41
EV Truck/SUV
214.1
2
$74.93
$34.25
Gas CO2
187 kg
EV CO2
63 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Perryton, TX
Morning
in Perryton on Friday
Local time
8:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
El Paso, TX
Morning
in El Paso on Friday
Local time
7:03 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
33 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
10h 22m 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 Perryton, TX to El Paso, TX covers 535.2 miles and takes about 10h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 2nd Street, US 70, US 60. 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 268 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 267.6 miles from Perryton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $80.87 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 2 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 24 significant decision points across 535.2 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 119.1 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.3 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Perryton, TX and El Paso, TX, road signs point toward Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa and Downtown.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chamizal National Memorial, Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area.
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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OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
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NPS API.
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