The drive from Woodcreek, TX to El Paso, TX covers 563.2 miles and takes about 9h 28m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, West Ranch Road 473, Fischer Store Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is long-distance drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 502.7 miles on I 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $85.10 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
281.6 miles from Woodcreek, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 58m into the drive
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El Paso is the sixth largest city in Texas, with 679,000 residents (2020). It is on the United States-Mexico border. The city on the other side of the border is Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. El Paso is often called the Sun City. Collectively, the city of El Paso and other nearby cities, such as Juarez and Las Cruces, New Mexico are referred to as The Borderland.
At 563.2 miles and 9h 28m 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 West Ranch Road 473.
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 502.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and West Ranch Road 473. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Brookhollow Drive.
Driving Effort4/10
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 9h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 18 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Brookhollow Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (RM 2325 / Farm-to-Market Road 2325): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 22.9 miles (US 281; RM 473 / South US Highway 281): Navigation decision point.
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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0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Brookhollow Drive
Turn left onto Brookhollow Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip|~5m in|RM 2325 / Farm-to-Market Road 2325
Turn sharp right onto RM 2325 / Farm-to-Market Road 2325
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
22.9 mi into trip|~38m in|US 281; RM 473 / South US Highway 281
At end of road, turn left onto US 281; RM 473 / South US Highway 281
Navigation decision point
5
59.7 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
562.4 mi into trip|~9h 27m 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
502.7 mi
8h
West Ranch Road 473
20.7 mi
26m
Fischer Store Road
8.2 mi
17m
Ranch Road 473
7.3 mi
9m
East Ranch Road 473
5.7 mi
6m
Ranch Road 32
5.1 mi
6m
RM 473
4.8 mi
6m
Farm-to-Market Road 2325
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 502.7 mi, about 8h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodcreek, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on Pebble Brook Lane
0.1 mi·25 sec·Pebble Brook Lane
2
Turn right onto Westwood Drive
0.2 mi·53 sec·Westwood Drive
3
Turn left onto Brookhollow Drive
262 ft·11 sec·Brookhollow Drive
4
Continue on Brookhollow Drive
265 ft·12 sec·Brookhollow Drive
5
Turn right onto Woodcreek Drive
1.2 mi·3 min·Woodcreek Drive
6
Turn sharp right onto RM 2325
2.1 mi·3 min·Farm-to-Market Road 2325
7
Turn left onto CR 181
8.2 mi·17 min·Fischer Store Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto RM 484
0.2 mi·30 sec·Ranch Road 484
9
Turn right onto RM 32
5.1 mi·6 min·Ranch Road 32
10
Turn left onto RM 473
5.7 mi·6 min·East Ranch Road 473
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 281; RM 473
1.8 mi·2 min·South US Highway 281
12
Turn right onto RM 473
21 mi·26 min·West Ranch Road 473
13
Turn slight right onto RM 473
132 ft·4 sec·RM 473
14
Turn right onto RM 1376
0.8 mi·1 min·Sisterdale Road
15
Turn left onto RM 473
7.3 mi·9 min·Ranch Road 473
16
Continue on RM 473
4.8 mi·6 min·RM 473
17
Turn right onto US 87 Bus
0.7 mi·1 min·US Highway 87
18
Turn left onto Interstate 10 West
0.4 mi·56 sec·Interstate 10 West
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
20
Merge onto I 10
503 mi·8 hr·I 10
Use the straight / slight right 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 281.6 miles from Woodcreek, TX, or about 4h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 502.7 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 124 miles or 2h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 281.6 miles or 4h 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 281.6 miles or 4h 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 8h 30m
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 Woodcreek, 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 Woodcreek, TX
Aim for roughly 282 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 282 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 124 miles from Woodcreek, 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 502.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 281.6 mi from Woodcreek, TX
· 4h 58m into the drive
The midpoint is around 281.6 miles from Woodcreek, 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 502.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 282 miles or 4.7 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 563.2
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...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 38.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$85.10 one way
$170.20 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg197 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$93.15
$186.30
premium
$4.54
$100.56
$201.11
diesel
$5.61
$124.35
$248.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$85
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$215–$325
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 197.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging
· 2 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
169
2
$59.14
$27.03
Efficient EV
140.8
1
$49.28
$22.53
EV Truck/SUV
225.3
2
$78.85
$36.04
Gas CO2
197 kg
EV CO2
66 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 14, 2026
Origin
Woodcreek, TX
Late night
in Woodcreek on Saturday
Local time
12:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
El Paso, TX
Night
in El Paso on Friday
Local time
11:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
WSW 8 to 16 mph4% chanceLive 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
2 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
9h 28m 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 Woodcreek, TX to El Paso, TX covers 563.2 miles and takes about 9h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, West Ranch Road 473, Fischer Store Road. 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 282 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 281.6 miles from Woodcreek, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $85.10 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 9h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 18 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Brookhollow Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (RM 2325 / Farm-to-Market Road 2325): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 22.9 miles (US 281; RM 473 / South US Highway 281): Navigation decision point.
The route from Woodcreek, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chamizal National Memorial and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
