Trip from Somerset, TX to El Paso, TX

Drive Time

8h 27m

Distance

567.2 mi

913 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$87

one way

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Best Time to Leave

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4 AM

8h 20m ★

6 AM

8h 27m

8 AM

8h 43m

10 AM

8h 33m

12 PM

8h 31m

3 PM

8h 34m

5 PM

8h 42m

8 PM

8h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Somerset, TX to El Paso, TX covers 567.2 miles and takes about 8h 27m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Somerset Road, TX 1604, Anderson Loop for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $86.64 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

283.6 miles from Somerset, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 567.2 miles and 8h 27m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Somerset Road and TX 1604.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Somerset Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

At 8h 27m, 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 27m, 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 Somerset, TX to El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Somerset Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
TX 1604	Unavailable	Refreshing
Anderson Loop	Unavailable	Refreshing
Valero Way	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Loop 1604 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Interstate 10 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 10 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Missouri Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Somerset Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, TX and El Paso, TX.

1

Start on K Street

62 ft · 8 sec · K Street

2

Turn left onto Somerset Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Somerset Road

3

Turn left onto South TX 1604 Loop West

0.6 mi · 49 sec · South TX 1604 Loop West

4

Continue on Anderson Loop

11 mi · 14 min · Anderson Loop

5

Keep slight left to continue on Anderson Loop

16 mi · 18 min · Anderson Loop

6

Take the exit slight right toward Valero Way

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Valero Way

7

Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Loop 1604 West

8

Turn left onto Interstate 10 West

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Interstate 10 West

9

Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

0.2 mi · 20 sec · I 10 West, US 87 North

10

Merge slight left

1.1 mi · 1 min

11

Keep slight right

535 mi · 8 hr 33 min

12

Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Missouri Avenue, Downtown

13

Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

0.3 mi · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

14

Turn left onto North Mesa Street

0.3 mi · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

15

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 283.6 miles from Somerset, TX, or about 4h 13m 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 125 miles or 1h 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 283.6 miles or 4h 13m 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 283.6 miles or 4h 13m

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 33m

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 Somerset, 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 Somerset, TX

Aim for roughly 284 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into El Paso, TX

Aim for roughly 284 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 125 miles from Somerset, 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 283.6 mi from Somerset, TX · 4h 13m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

San Antonio, TX

187 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.

Popular next leg

San Antonio, TX to El Paso, TX

552.1 mi · 8h 56m

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Fort Davis, TX

374 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.

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Overnight Options

Night 1

Big Lake, TX

284 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Big Lake, TX after about 284 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

San Antonio, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 125 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Lake, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 283.6 miles from Somerset, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 284 miles or 4.2 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$86.64 one way

$173.29 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 199 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$94.95	$189.90
premium	$4.59	$102.52	$205.04
diesel	$5.64	$126.01	$252.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$87

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$217–$327

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 198.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $60 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	170.2	2	$59.56	$27.23
Efficient EV	141.8	1	$49.63	$22.69
EV Truck/SUV	226.9	2	$79.41	$36.30

Gas CO2

198 kg

EV CO2

66 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Somerset, TX

Afternoon in Somerset on Sunday

Local time

3:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

El Paso, TX

Afternoon in El Paso on Sunday

Local time

2:37 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

29 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

8h 27m 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 Somerset, TX to El Paso, TX covers 567.2 miles and takes about 8h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Somerset Road, TX 1604, 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 284 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 283.6 miles from Somerset, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $86.64 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 27m, 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 Somerset, TX to El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Somerset, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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