Trip from Woodcreek, TX to El Paso, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

9h 28m

Distance

563.2 mi

906 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$85

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

9h 20m ★

6 AM

9h 29m

8 AM

9h 46m

10 AM

9h 35m

12 PM

9h 33m

3 PM

9h 36m

5 PM

9h 45m

8 PM

9h 24m

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 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-haul 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 .

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.

Start on Pebble Brook Lane

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Pebble Brook Lane

Turn right onto Westwood Drive

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Westwood Drive

Turn left onto Brookhollow Drive

262 ft · 11 sec · Brookhollow Drive

Continue on Brookhollow Drive

265 ft · 12 sec · Brookhollow Drive

Turn right onto Woodcreek Drive

1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodcreek Drive

Turn sharp right onto RM 2325

2.1 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2325

Turn left onto CR 181

8.2 mi · 17 min · Fischer Store Road

At end of road, turn right onto RM 484

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Ranch Road 484

Turn right onto RM 32

5.1 mi · 6 min · Ranch Road 32

Turn left onto RM 473

5.7 mi · 6 min · East Ranch Road 473

At end of road, turn left onto US 281; RM 473

1.8 mi · 2 min · South US Highway 281

Turn right onto RM 473

21 mi · 26 min · West Ranch Road 473

Turn slight right onto RM 473

132 ft · 4 sec · RM 473

Turn right onto RM 1376

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sisterdale Road

Turn left onto RM 473

7.3 mi · 9 min · Ranch Road 473

Continue on RM 473

4.8 mi · 6 min · RM 473

Turn right onto US 87 Bus

0.7 mi · 1 min · US Highway 87

Turn left onto Interstate 10 West

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Interstate 10 West

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

Merge onto I 10

503 mi · 8 hr · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 19B Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

0.3 mi · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

Turn left onto TX 20

0.3 mi · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

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

Open the route before leaving Woodcreek, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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.

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Kerrville, TX

186 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.

city in Upton County, Texas, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

McCamey, TX

372 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

Junction, TX

282 mi · about 4.7h in

A practical overnight split lands near Junction, TX after about 282 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Kerrville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 124 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Lake, TX

Meal break

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.

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.

Top Restaurant

Martha's Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

El Paso, Texas

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 563.2

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+19156269224

Visit website

Park Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

El Paso, Texas

0.1 mi

Cafe Central

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

El Paso, Texas

0.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The House Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

El Paso, Texas

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 563.2

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+19152617542

Coffee Box

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

El Paso, Texas

0.1 mi

District Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

El Paso, Texas

0.1 mi

Martha's Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 563.2

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+19156269224

Visit website

Park Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 563.2

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19152289050

Visit website

Cafe Central

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $50 to $10 mile 563.2

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19155452233

Visit website

Weso Steakhouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 563.2

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19154449085

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 442.5

Van Horn, Texas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14322835090

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 563.2

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+19152476143

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 321.8

Fort Stockton, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18003362166

Clark Hotel Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 442.5

Van Horn, Texas

Hours: 2–6 pm

+14322838028

Visit website

James Rooney Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 321.8

Fort Stockton, Texas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14323365085

Visit website

Fort Stockton Visitor Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 321.8

Fort Stockton, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14323362264

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 562.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Brookhollow Drive

Turn left onto Brookhollow Drive

Navigation decision point

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

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

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$85.10 one way

$170.20 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 197 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

Afternoon in Woodcreek on Saturday

Local time

3:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

El Paso, TX

Afternoon in El Paso on Saturday

Local time

2:19 PM

MDT

Current temp

63°F

Mostly Cloudy

WSW 8 to 16 mph 4% chance 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

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.

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

View on nps.gov

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...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour Free near mile 38.8

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

563.2 mi / 9h 28m — a long-haul route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. Biggest road: I 10.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 502.7 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 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 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.

About the Cities

Arriving in El Paso, TX

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

9h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 502.7 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 282 miles on day one.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at El Paso, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Chamizal National Memorial and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 9.5 hours each way, a round trip means 19.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at El Paso, TX before the return drive.

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.

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Trip from Woodcreek, TX to El Paso, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Martha's Café

The House Coffee Shop

Martha's Café

Park Tavern

Cafe Central

Weso Steakhouse

Lamezze Restaurant

Anson 11

Café Rosé the Pink Cafe El Paso

Broadway Café

The House Coffee Shop

Coffee Box

District Coffee Co.

Glia's Coffee Co.

Glia's Coffee Co.

Reyna’s Mercadito

After Coffee

Sunset Heights Co (Coffee Co and Venue)

El Paso Museum of History

Magoffin Home State Historic Site

Tom Lea Upper Park

International Museum of Art

Paisano Pete

Clark Hotel Museum

James Rooney Memorial Park

Fort Stockton Visitor Center

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Woodcreek, TX

El Paso, TX

1 hour earlier

2 degrees warmer at arrival

9h 28m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Chamizal National Memorial

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in El Paso, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I split this drive into multiple days?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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