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Trip from Terrell Hills, TX to El Paso, TX

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

8h 58m

Distance

552.8 mi

890 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$84

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
8h 51m ★
6 AM
8h 59m
8 AM
9h 15m
10 AM
9h 4m
12 PM
9h 3m
3 PM
9h 5m
5 PM
9h 14m
8 PM
8h 54m

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

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Downtown Terrell Hills, TX, TX

Terrell Hills, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Downtown El Paso, TX, TX

El Paso, TX

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Trip Overview

This 552.8-mile journey from Terrell Hills, TX, to El Paso, TX, is a substantial undertaking, realistically requiring two days to complete comfortably. While the drive is primarily on I-10, covering 99% of the route, the total duration is estimated at 8 hours and 58 minutes, making a single-day push challenging. Your fuel cost is projected to be around $84, and you'll encounter two recommended stops along the way. As you traverse from the Great Plains region of Texas to its western counterpart, expect a long-distance drive that emphasizes steady progress across the state.

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

276.4 miles from Terrell Hills, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 32m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

8h 58m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The character of this drive is overwhelmingly that of a long-distance interstate cruise, with 99% of the 552.8 miles on major highways like I-10 and McDermott Freeway. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 535.3 miles on I-10, meaning extended periods of consistent speed and road conditions. While the initial approach might involve local roads like East Hildebrand Avenue, the vast majority of your time will be spent on this high-speed corridor. Expect a straightforward, efficient transit rather than a winding, scenic exploration.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 535.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and McDermott Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near East Hildebrand Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

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 8h 58m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 7 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (East Hildebrand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | East Hildebrand Avenue

Turn right onto East Hildebrand Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp toward I 10 West, US 87 North

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
5
5 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway

Merge onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
16.7 mi into trip | ~23m in | 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
552 mi into trip | ~8h 57m 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
I 10 535.3 mi 8h 33m
McDermott Freeway 11.7 mi 13m
East Hildebrand Avenue 3.1 mi 5m
Broadway 0.6 mi 1m
Garraty Road 0.5 mi 1m
East Missouri Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Interstate 10 West 0.3 mi <1m
North Mesa Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 535.3 mi, about 8h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Garraty Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Garraty Road
2

Continue on Grove Place

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Grove Place
3

Turn left onto Loop 368

0.6 mi · 1 min · Broadway
4

Turn right onto East Hildebrand Avenue

3.1 mi · 5 min · East Hildebrand Avenue
Use the right lane.
5

Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Interstate 10 West
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Merge onto I 10; US 87

12 mi · 13 min · McDermott Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

535 mi · 8 hr 33 min · I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 19B Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

0.3 mi · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue
11

Turn left onto TX 20

0.3 mi · 27 sec · North Mesa Street
12

Arrive at destination

North Mesa Street

Trip Plan

Given the 8-hour and 58-minute duration, splitting this 552.8-mile trip over two days is highly advisable. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight driving and allow for at least one overnight stop. Plan your stops in advance to break up the longest stretch of 535.3 miles on I-10. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially in the more remote western Texas sections, and be prepared for the estimated $84 fuel cost. A good strategy is to aim for a mid-point break around the 4-5 hour mark.

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 276.4 miles from Terrell Hills, TX, or about 4h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 535.3 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 122 miles or 2h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 276.4 miles or 4h 32m 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 276.4 miles or 4h 32m

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 8h

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 Terrell Hills, 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 Terrell Hills, TX

Aim for roughly 276 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into El Paso, TX

Aim for roughly 276 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 122 miles from Terrell Hills, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 535.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 276.4 mi from Terrell Hills, TX · 4h 32m into the drive

city in Texas, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Kerrville, TX

182 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.

Downtown Fort Davis, TX, TX

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Fort Davis, TX

365 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 Fort Davis, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Big Lake, TX

276 mi · about 4.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Big Lake, TX after about 276 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

San Antonio, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 122 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Lake, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 277.5 miles from Terrell Hills, 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 278 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.

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Round1 Bowling & Arcade North Star Mall

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+12104482030

Visit website

El Paso Museum of History

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 552.8

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19152123150

Visit website

Magoffin Home State Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 552.8

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19155335147

Visit website

US Army Medical Department Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Fort Sam Houston, Texas

+12102216358

Visit website

Tom Lea Upper Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 552.8

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+19152120092

Visit website

International Museum of Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 552.8

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 1–5 pm

+19155436747

Visit website

San Antonio Botanical Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+12105361400

Visit website

The DoSeum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12102124453

Visit website

El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 552.8

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19152120966

Visit website

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

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 555.1
View on nps.gov
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...

28 mi from route ~70 min detour Free near mile 57.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$83.53 one way

$167.06 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 193 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $91.43 $182.86
premium $4.54 $98.70 $197.40
diesel $5.61 $122.05 $244.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$84

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$214–$324

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 193.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 165.8 2 $58.04 $26.53
Efficient EV 138.2 1 $48.37 $22.11
EV Truck/SUV 221.1 2 $77.39 $35.38

Gas CO2

193 kg

EV CO2

65 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Terrell Hills, TX

Night in Terrell Hills on Thursday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

El Paso, TX

Night in El Paso on Thursday

Local time

10:34 PM

MDT

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 5:25PM CDT until April 16 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:16PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

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

19 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 58m 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 Terrell Hills, TX to El Paso, TX covers 552.8 miles and takes about 8h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, McDermott Freeway, East Hildebrand Avenue. 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 276 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 276.4 miles from Terrell Hills, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $83.53 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 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 58m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 7 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (East Hildebrand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Terrell Hills, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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