Origin
Shamrock, TX
Afternoon in Shamrock on Sunday
Local time
3:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shamrock, TX to El Paso, TX
Drive Time
8h 16m
Distance
511.4 mi
823 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$78
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 9m
★
6 AM
8h 17m
8 AM
8h 32m
10 AM
8h 22m
12 PM
8h 21m
3 PM
8h 23m
5 PM
8h 32m
8 PM
8h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shamrock, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shamrock, TX to El Paso, TX covers 511.4 miles and takes about 8h 16m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on North Main Street, I 40 West, I 27 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $78.12 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
255.7 miles from Shamrock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 511.4 miles and 8h 16m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are North Main Street and I 40 West.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 8h 16m, 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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 16m, 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 Shamrock, TX to El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 27 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Canyon Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wheeler Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mabry Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shamrock, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on East Railroad Avenue
46 ft
·
2 sec
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East Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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North Main Street
3
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
4
Take the ramp slight left toward I 40 West: Amarillo
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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I 40 West: Amarillo
5
Merge slight left
92 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown
469 ft
·
9 sec
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I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock
8
Merge slight left onto Canyon Expressway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Canyon Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Canyon Expressway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Canyon Expressway
10
Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Hereford
52 mi
·
55 min
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US 60 West: Hereford
11
Continue straight
27 mi
·
29 min
12
Continue on Wheeler Avenue
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Wheeler Avenue
13
Continue on Mabry Drive
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Mabry Drive
14
Continue on East 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East 1st Street
15
Turn left onto South Prince Street
17 mi
·
21 min
·
South Prince Street
16
Continue on North Chicago Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Chicago Avenue
17
Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East 1st Street
18
Continue on West 2nd Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
19
Continue straight
91 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
20
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
100 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
·
West 2nd Street
21
Turn left onto North Bookout Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bookout Road
22
Turn left
8.7 mi
·
10 min
23
Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi
·
7 min
24
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
25
Turn left onto US Highway 54 South
35 mi
·
37 min
·
US Highway 54 South
26
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
27
Continue on US Highway 54
29 mi
·
30 min
·
US Highway 54
28
Continue on Gateway South Boulevard
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Gateway South Boulevard
29
Keep slight left
12 mi
·
14 min
30
Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Paisano Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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US 62: Paisano Drive
31
Turn right onto East Paisano Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Paisano Drive
32
Turn right onto South Mesa Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Mesa Street
33
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 255.7 miles from Shamrock, TX, or about 4h 8m 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 113 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 255.7 miles or 4h 8m 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 255.7 miles or 4h 8m
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 7h 18m
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 Shamrock, 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 Shamrock, TX
Aim for roughly 256 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 256 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 113 miles from Shamrock, 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 255.7 mi from Shamrock, TX · 4h 8m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
169 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
338 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 Alamogordo, NMOvernight Options
Night 1
256 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Denver City, TX after about 256 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 113 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 255.7 miles from Shamrock, 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 256 miles or 4.1 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
$78.12 one way
$156.24 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
179 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $85.61 | $171.22 |
| premium | $4.59 | $92.43 | $184.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $113.62 | $227.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$208–$318
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 178.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $54 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 153.4 | 1 | $53.70 | $24.55 |
| Efficient EV | 127.9 | 1 | $44.75 | $20.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 204.6 | 2 | $71.60 | $32.73 |
Gas CO2
179 kg
EV CO2
60 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.
Destination
El Paso, TX
Afternoon in El Paso on Sunday
Local time
2:10 PM
MDT
Current temp
55°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
3 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
8h 16m 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 Shamrock, TX to El Paso, TX covers 511.4 miles and takes about 8h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, I 40 West, I 27 South. 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 256 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 255.7 miles from Shamrock, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $78.12 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 8h 16m, 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 Shamrock, TX to El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shamrock, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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