The drive from Weimar, TX to El Paso, TX covers 657.4 miles and takes about 10h 46m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, Anderson Loop, Farm-to-Market Road 1518 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is long-distance drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 626.3 miles on I 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $99.33 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
328.7 miles from Weimar, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 30m into the drive
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Drive Character
At 657.4 miles and 10h 46m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and Anderson Loop.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 626.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Anderson Loop. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 90; FM 155 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 657.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 90; FM 155 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 91.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 119.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 90; FM 155 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 90; FM 155 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
91.1 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward TX 1518: Schertz
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 591
Toward TX 1518: Schertz
6
119.4 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward Frontage Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Frontage Road
6
121.4 mi into trip|~2h 11m 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
656.7 mi into trip|~10h 45m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Weimar, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 1604 North along the way.
Loop 1604 North
99 mi in|~1h 46m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
626.3 mi
10h 4m
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi
22m
Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.4 mi
9m
Gordon A Blake Highway
2 mi
3m
South Eagle Street
0.6 mi
1m
East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Interstate 10 West
0.3 mi
<1m
East Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 626.3 mi, about 10h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weimar, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on FM 155
111 ft·9 sec·North Center Street
2
Turn left onto US 90; FM 155
0.3 mi·30 sec·East Main Street
3
Turn right onto FM 155
0.6 mi·1 min·South Eagle Street
4
Turn slight right
148 ft·6 sec
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
6
Merge onto I 10
88 mi·1 hr 28 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
1.9 mi·1 min·I 10; US 90; TX 130
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 591Toward TX 1518: SchertzUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
0.1 mi·21 sec·Interstate 10 East
10
Turn right onto FM 1518
5.4 mi·9 min·Farm-to-Market Road 1518
11
At end of road, turn left onto FM 78
2.0 mi·3 min·Gordon A Blake Highway
12
Turn left
0.2 mi·21 sec
13
Take the ramp
265 ft·6 sec
Toward Loop 1604 North
14
Merge onto Loop 1604
20 mi·22 min·Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward Frontage RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
0.2 mi·25 sec·North Loop 1604 West
17
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.3 mi·24 sec·Interstate 10 West
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
19
Merge onto I 10; US 87
1.1 mi·1 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
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.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
23
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
24
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
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 328.7 miles from Weimar, TX, or about 5h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 626.3 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 145 miles or 2h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 328.7 miles or 5h 30m 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 328.7 miles or 5h 30m
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 9h 48m
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 Weimar, 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 Weimar, TX
Aim for roughly 329 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 329 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 145 miles from Weimar, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 626.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 328.7 mi from Weimar, TX
· 5h 30m into the drive
The midpoint is around 328.7 miles from Weimar, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 626.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 329 miles or 5.4 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.
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 657.4
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...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 90.7
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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 158.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$99.33 one way
$198.67 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg230 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$108.73
$217.46
premium
$4.54
$117.37
$234.75
diesel
$5.61
$145.15
$290.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$99
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$229–$339
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 230 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $69 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
197.2
2
$69.03
$31.56
Efficient EV
164.4
1
$57.52
$26.30
EV Truck/SUV
263
3
$92.04
$42.07
Gas CO2
230 kg
EV CO2
77 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Weimar, TX
Night
in Weimar on Thursday
Local time
10:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
El Paso, TX
Night
in El Paso on Thursday
Local time
9:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°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
22 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
10h 46m 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 Weimar, TX to El Paso, TX covers 657.4 miles and takes about 10h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Anderson Loop, Farm-to-Market Road 1518. 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 329 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 328.7 miles from Weimar, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $99.33 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 657.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 90; FM 155 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 91.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 119.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Weimar, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 1604 North along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chamizal National Memorial, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park.
