Embarking on the 360.4-mile journey from Post, TX, to El Paso, TX, will take approximately 6 hours and 48 minutes of driving time. This route is primarily navigated via US Highway 62 and Hobbs Highway, with 49% of the drive on highways. Given the duration and distance, this trip is best tackled as a single-day adventure, especially considering the estimated fuel cost of $54. You'll be traversing the familiar landscapes of the Great Plains throughout your drive, making it a straightforward, albeit long, day trip within Texas.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
180.2 miles from Post, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 30m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 48m. Total distance: 360.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive for this 360.4-mile trip. While 49% of the route is on highways, much of it will be on US Highway 62 and Hobbs Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 102.3 miles on US Highway 62, so be prepared for periods of sustained driving. The character of the road is generally straightforward, offering a consistent driving experience for the majority of the 6-hour and 48-minute journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 62 is the longest continuous segment at about 102.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Avenue L.
Driving Effort4/10
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 6h 48m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Avenue L): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 380 / West 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (West Access Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South Avenue L
At end of road, turn left onto South Avenue L
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 380 / West 8th Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 380 / West 8th Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.5 mi into trip|~36m in|West Access Road
Turn left onto West Access Road
Navigation decision point
5
356 mi into trip|~6h 42m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
359.6 mi into trip|~6h 47m 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 62
102.3 mi
1h 46m
Hobbs Highway
47.9 mi
53m
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi
45m
West US Highway 180
39 mi
44m
National Parks Highway
33.5 mi
37m
US 87
31.6 mi
32m
West 8th Street
24.3 mi
36m
Montana Avenue
21.4 mi
27m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 62
— 102.3 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Post, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·West Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto South Avenue L
0.1 mi·19 sec·South Avenue L
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 380
24 mi·36 min·West 8th Street
4
Turn left onto West Access Road
0.2 mi·25 sec·West Access Road
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·14 sec
6
Merge onto US 87
32 mi·32 min·US 87
7
Turn right onto US 180
0.7 mi·52 sec·North 4th Street
8
Continue on US 180
1.6 mi·1 min·Seminole Road
9
Continue on US 180
39 mi·44 min·West US Highway 180
10
Continue on US 62; US 180
28 mi·31 min·Hobbs Highway
11
Continue on US 62; US 180
1.3 mi·1 min·North Marland Boulevard
12
Continue on US 62; US 180
0.6 mi·44 sec·East Marland Street
13
Continue on US 62; US 180
2.5 mi·2 min·West Marland Boulevard
14
Continue on US 62; US 180
40 mi·45 min·West Carlsbad Highway
15
Continue on US 62; US 180
20 mi·21 min·Hobbs Highway
16
Continue on US 62; US 180
6.5 mi·8 min·East Greene Street
17
Turn left onto US 62; US 180; US 285
2.0 mi·2 min·South Canal Street
18
Turn slight right onto US 62; US 180
34 mi·37 min·National Parks Highway
19
Continue on US 62; US 180
102 mi·1 hr 46 min·US Highway 62
20
Continue on US 62; US 180
21 mi·27 min·Montana Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn slight left onto US 62; US 180
0.5 mi·40 sec·East Paisano Drive
22
Turn right onto US 180
163 ft·3 sec·Gateway Boulevard West
23
Take the ramp onto US 180
0.2 mi·25 sec·US 180
Toward I 10 West
24
Merge onto I 10
3.6 mi·4 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
27
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
28
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 360.4-mile drive, consider an early morning departure from Post, TX, to maximize daylight and allow for a comfortable arrival in El Paso, TX. With a driving duration of nearly 7 hours and an estimated fuel cost of $54, planning one stop for fuel and a break is sensible. The longest stretch without a change in main roads is over 100 miles on US Highway 62, so ensure you have ample fuel before embarking on that segment. This route is manageable in a single day, offering flexibility for your schedule.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 180.2 miles from Post, TX, or about 3h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 79 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180.2 miles or 3h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 39m
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 Post, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Post, TX
This is one driving day of about 360.4 miles and 6h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Post, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 62 for about 102.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 180.2 mi from Post, TX
· 3h 30m 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 360.4
Come experience mountains and canyons, desert and dunes, night skies and spectacular vistas within a place unlike any other. Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permi...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
$10
near mile 248.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.46 one way
$108.91 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg126 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$59.61
$119.22
premium
$4.54
$64.35
$128.69
diesel
$5.61
$79.57
$159.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
108.1
1
$37.84
$17.30
Efficient EV
90.1
1
$31.53
$14.42
EV Truck/SUV
144.2
1
$50.46
$23.07
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Post, TX
Late night
in Post on Friday
Local time
2:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
El Paso, TX
Late night
in El Paso on Friday
Local time
1:20 AM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Patchy Blowing Dust
SW 16 to 20 mph7% chanceLive forecast
55°F
Carlsbad, NM
180 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.
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
3 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
6h 48m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Post, TX to El Paso, TX covers 360.4 miles and takes about 6h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 62, Hobbs Highway, West Carlsbad Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 180.2 miles from Post, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.46 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h 48m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Avenue L): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 380 / West 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (West Access Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Post, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chamizal National Memorial and Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
