Origin
Pinehurst, TX
Morning in Pinehurst on Wednesday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pinehurst, TX to El Paso, TX
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Drive Time
14h 19m
Distance
850.6 mi
1,369 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$129
one way
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
14h 7m
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6 AM
14h 20m
8 AM
14h 46m
10 AM
14h 29m
12 PM
14h 26m
3 PM
14h 30m
5 PM
14h 44m
8 PM
14h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinehurst, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pinehurst, TX to El Paso, TX covers 850.6 miles and takes about 14h 19m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, Katy Freeway, Anderson Loop for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 642.6 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $128.53 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
4 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
425.3 miles from Pinehurst, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7h 31m into the drive .
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Drive Character
At 850.6 miles and 14h 19m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and Katy Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 642.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Katy Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 284.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 850.6 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 284.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 292.2 miles (Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 312.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
284.3 mi into trip
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~5h 5m in
Take the exit toward TX 1518: Schertz
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 591
Toward TX 1518: Schertz
5
292.2 mi into trip
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~5h 19m in
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Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop
Merge onto Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
312.6 mi into trip
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~5h 42m in
Take the exit toward Frontage Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Frontage Road
6
314.6 mi into trip
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~5h 44m in
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I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
849.9 mi into trip
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~14h 18m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pinehurst, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 1604 North along the way.
Loop 1604 North
292.2 mi in
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~5h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 642.6 mi | 10h 33m |
| Katy Freeway | 175.2 mi | 3h 2m |
| Anderson Loop | 20.4 mi | 22m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 1518 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Gordon A Blake Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Park Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West I-10 Service Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Strickland Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 642.6 mi, about 10h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinehurst, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on US 90 Bus
0.4 mi
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43 sec
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Strickland Drive
2
Continue on US 90 Bus
1.6 mi
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2 min
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West Park Avenue
3
Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road
0.8 mi
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1 min
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West I-10 Service Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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26 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 90 West: Houston
5
Merge onto I 10; US 90
21 mi
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22 min
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I 10; US 90
6
Continue on I 10; US 69; US 96; US 287
83 mi
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1 hr 34 min
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I 10; US 69; US 96; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 10; US 90
175 mi
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3 hr 2 min
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Katy Freeway
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
1.9 mi
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1 min
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I 10; US 90; TX 130
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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14 sec
Exit 591
Toward TX 1518: Schertz
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
0.1 mi
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21 sec
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Interstate 10 East
11
Turn right onto FM 1518
5.4 mi
·
9 min
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Farm-to-Market Road 1518
12
At end of road, turn left onto FM 78
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Gordon A Blake Highway
13
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
14
Take the ramp
265 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Loop 1604 North
15
Merge onto Loop 1604
20 mi
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22 min
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Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Frontage Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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North Loop 1604 West
18
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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Interstate 10 West
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
20
Merge onto I 10; US 87
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
535 mi
·
8 hr 33 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
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49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
24
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
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27 sec
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North Mesa Street
25
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 4 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 425.3 miles from Pinehurst, TX, or about 7h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 642.6 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 187 miles or 3h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 425.3 miles or 7h 31m 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 425.3 miles or 7h 31m
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 13h 21m
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 Pinehurst, 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 Pinehurst, TX
Aim for roughly 425 miles and 7.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 425 miles and 7.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 187 miles from Pinehurst, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 4 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 642.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 425.3 mi from Pinehurst, TX · 7h 31m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
281 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
561 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 Big Lake, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
425 mi · about 7.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near San Antonio, TX after about 425 miles or 7.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 187 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 425.3 miles from Pinehurst, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 642.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 425 miles or 7.2 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$128.53 one way
$257.06 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
298 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $140.68 | $281.37 |
| premium | $4.54 | $151.87 | $303.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $187.80 | $375.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$129
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$259–$369
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 297.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $89 in charging · 3 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 255.2 | 3 | $89.31 | $40.83 |
| Efficient EV | 212.7 | 2 | $74.43 | $34.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 340.2 | 4 | $119.08 | $54.44 |
Gas CO2
298 kg
EV CO2
100 kg (66% less)
Plan for 3 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 Wednesday
Local time
6:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Big Lake, TX
561 mi in
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
9 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
14h 19m 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 Pinehurst, TX to El Paso, TX covers 850.6 miles and takes about 14h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Katy Freeway, Anderson Loop. 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 425 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 425.3 miles from Pinehurst, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $128.53 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 4 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 16 significant decision points across 850.6 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 284.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 292.2 miles (Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 312.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pinehurst, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 1604 North along the way.
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