The drive from Woodville, TX to El Paso, TX covers 807 miles and takes about 14h 5m 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 US Highway 290, West Bluff Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is long-distance drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 457.8 miles on I 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $121.94 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
4 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
403.5 miles from Woodville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 7h 39m 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 807 miles and 14h 5m 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 US Highway 290.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 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 457.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and West US Highway 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 202 miles in near TX 95 / State Highway 95.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 807 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: at 202 miles (TX 95 / State Highway 95): Lane positioning matters here; at 202.8 miles (TX 21; TX 71 / State Highway 71 East): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 234.3 miles (US 290; TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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202 mi into trip|~3h 54m in|TX 95 / State Highway 95
Turn left onto TX 95 / State Highway 95
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
202.8 mi into trip|~3h 55m in|TX 21; TX 71 / State Highway 71 East
Merge onto TX 21; TX 71 / State Highway 71 East
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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234.3 mi into trip|~4h 31m in|US 290; TX 71
Keep slight left at fork onto US 290; TX 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
348.4 mi into trip|~6h 47m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
806.2 mi into trip|~14h 3m 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 Woodville, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fredericksburg along the way.
Fredericksburg
277.1 mi in|~5h 23m|via US 290
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
457.8 mi
7h 16m
West US Highway 290
96.7 mi
1h 50m
West Bluff Street
75 mi
1h 25m
West State Highway 21
71.4 mi
1h 20m
State Highway 30 West
46.6 mi
54m
TX 21
17.1 mi
19m
East Ben White Boulevard
7.4 mi
8m
US 290
6.1 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 457.8 mi, about 7h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodville, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on US 190
75 mi·1 hr 25 min·West Bluff Street
2
Continue on US 190; TX 30
1.7 mi·2 min·11th Street
3
Continue on TX 30
47 mi·54 min·State Highway 30 West
4
Continue on FM 158
0.7 mi·1 min·Farm-to-Market Road 158
5
Continue on FM 158
3.3 mi·5 min·Boonville Road
6
Continue on FM 158
2.2 mi·3 min·East William J Bryan Parkway
7
Continue on FM 158
1.0 mi·1 min·West William J Bryan Parkway
8
Turn left onto TX 21
71 mi·1 hr 20 min·West State Highway 21
9
Turn left onto TX 95
0.3 mi·29 sec·State Highway 95
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto TX 21
409 ft·10 sec·State Highway 71 East
Use the right lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West
12
Merge onto TX 21; TX 71
2.2 mi·2 min·State Highway 71 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on TX 71; TX 21
0.7 mi·49 sec·TX 71; TX 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on TX 21; TX 71
17 mi·19 min·TX 21; TX 71
15
Continue on 71 Toll
1.9 mi·2 min·Bastrop Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi·2 min·East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on TX 71
7.4 mi·8 min·East Ben White Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 290; TX 71
6.1 mi·7 min·US 290; TX 71
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
447 ft·6 sec·West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
20
Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
0.3 mi·23 sec·West US 290 Frontage Rd
21
Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
0.5 mi·33 sec·West US 290 Bypass Lanes
22
Continue on US 290
378 ft·4 sec·West US Highway 290
23
Continue on US 290
30 mi·37 min·West US Highway 290
Use the left lane.
24
Merge onto US 281; US 290
5.4 mi·6 min·South US Highway 281
25
Turn left onto US 290
1.1 mi·1 min·East Main Street
Toward Fredericksburg
26
Continue on US 290
27 mi·30 min·West US Highway 290
27
Continue on US 290
3.5 mi·7 min·East Main Street
28
Continue on US 290
39 mi·42 min·West US Highway 290
29
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
30
Merge onto I 10
458 mi·7 hr 16 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 19BToward Missouri Avenue, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Missouri Avenue
33
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Mesa Street
34
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 4 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 403.5 miles from Woodville, TX, or about 7h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 457.8 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 178 miles or 3h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 403.5 miles or 7h 39m 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 403.5 miles or 7h 39m
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 13h 6m
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 Woodville, 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 Woodville, TX
Aim for roughly 404 miles and 7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 404 miles and 7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 178 miles from Woodville, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 4 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 457.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 403.5 mi from Woodville, TX
· 7h 39m into the drive
The midpoint is around 403.5 miles from Woodville, 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 457.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 404 miles or 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...
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 278.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$121.94 one way
$243.88 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg282 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$133.47
$266.95
premium
$4.54
$144.08
$288.17
diesel
$5.61
$178.18
$356.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$122
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$252–$362
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 282.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $85 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
242.1
2
$84.74
$38.74
Efficient EV
201.8
2
$70.61
$32.28
EV Truck/SUV
322.8
4
$112.98
$51.65
Gas CO2
282 kg
EV CO2
94 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
Woodville, TX
Late night
in Woodville on Saturday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
El Paso, TX
Late night
in El Paso on Saturday
Local time
4:44 AM
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
28 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
14h 5m 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 Woodville, TX to El Paso, TX covers 807 miles and takes about 14h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, West US Highway 290, West Bluff Street. 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 404 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 403.5 miles from Woodville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $121.94 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 4 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 11 significant decision points across 807 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: at 202 miles (TX 95 / State Highway 95): Lane positioning matters here; at 202.8 miles (TX 21; TX 71 / State Highway 71 East): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 234.3 miles (US 290; TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Woodville, TX to El Paso, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fredericksburg along the way.
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.
