Origin
Scissors, TX
Afternoon in Scissors on Sunday
Local time
3:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scissors, TX to El Paso, TX
Drive Time
11h 56m
Distance
800.2 mi
1,288 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$122
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 45m
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6 AM
11h 56m
8 AM
12h 18m
10 AM
12h 4m
12 PM
12h 2m
3 PM
12h 5m
5 PM
12h 17m
8 PM
11h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scissors, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Scissors, TX to El Paso, TX covers 800.2 miles and takes about 11h 56m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Grande Street, Lott Road, South Salinas Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $122.24 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
400.1 miles from Scissors, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 800.2 miles and 11h 56m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Grande Street and Lott Road.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grande Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 11h 56m, 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 800.2 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 Scissors, TX to El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grande Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lott Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Salinas Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Expressway 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69C North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nueces Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East César E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Grande Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scissors, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on Cortez Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Cortez Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Grande Street
361 ft
·
18 sec
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Grande Street
3
Turn right onto Lott Road
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
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Lott Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Salinas Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Salinas Boulevard
5
Turn left onto West Expressway 83
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Expressway 83
6
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
7
Merge slight left
7.8 mi
·
8 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
9
Continue straight
22 mi
·
23 min
10
Continue straight
57 mi
·
1 hr
11
Keep slight right
70 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Nueces Street
13
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
14
Take the exit straight
68 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
16
Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East César E. Chávez Boulevard
17
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 10 West, I 35 North
18
Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Pan Am Expressway
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
20
Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
McDermott Freeway
21
Keep slight right
535 mi
·
8 hr 33 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Missouri Avenue, Downtown
23
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Missouri Avenue
24
Turn left onto North Mesa Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Mesa Street
25
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 400.1 miles from Scissors, TX, or about 5h 58m 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 400.1 miles or 5h 58m 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 400.1 miles or 5h 58m
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 11h 2m
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 Scissors, 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 Scissors, TX
Aim for roughly 400 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 400 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 176 miles from Scissors, 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 400.1 mi from Scissors, TX · 5h 58m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
264 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
528 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
400 mi · about 6h in
A practical overnight split lands near San Antonio, TX after about 400 miles or 6 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 400.1 miles from Scissors, 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 400 miles or 6 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
$122.24 one way
$244.47 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
280 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $133.95 | $267.91 |
| premium | $4.59 | $144.63 | $289.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $177.78 | $355.55 |
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $84 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 240.1 | 2 | $84.02 | $38.41 |
| Efficient EV | 200.1 | 2 | $70.02 | $32.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 320.1 | 4 | $112.03 | $51.21 |
Gas CO2
280 kg
EV CO2
94 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in El Paso on Sunday
Local time
2:15 PM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
78°F
Big Lake, TX
528 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
17 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 56m 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 Scissors, TX to El Paso, TX covers 800.2 miles and takes about 11h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grande Street, Lott Road, South Salinas Boulevard. 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 400 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 400.1 miles from Scissors, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $122.24 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 800.2 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 Scissors, TX to El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scissors, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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