Moving from El Centro, CA to El Paso, TX
Your Complete Guide
695
Miles
12.6 hrs
Drive Time
I-10 / I-20
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
State Transition Guide: California → Texas
Moving from California to Texas? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Update within 90 days of establishing residency in Texas
Vehicle Registration
Register vehicle within 30 days in Texas
Vehicle inspection: Required annually
Things to Know About Texas
- No state income tax but property taxes are relatively high
- Annual vehicle safety inspections required
- Texas is the only state that was an independent republic
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 695 miles via I-10 / I-20, taking about 12.6 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 2 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.