How far is El Paso, TX from Canyon Lake, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Canyon Lake, TX is about 556.4 miles (895.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 504.9 miles (812.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Upton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Canyon Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Canyon Lake.
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Start on North Mesa Street
1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Keep slight right
350.5 mi · 5 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87 Business: Boerne
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on North Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto River Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Continue on State Highway 46 East
22.6 mi · 30 min · State Highway 46 East
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Turn left onto FM 3159
5.8 mi · 10 min · FM 3159
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Turn left onto Startz Road
2182 ft · 1 min · Startz Road
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Oblate Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Oblate Drive
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Continue on Lighthouse Drive
1106 ft · 49 sec · Lighthouse Drive
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Turn right onto Robin Hood Drive
528 ft · 24 sec · Robin Hood Drive
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Continue on Robin Hood Drive
761 ft · 34 sec · Robin Hood Drive
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Turn left onto Canyon Lake Drive
2222 ft · 2 min · Canyon Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sherwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Canyon Lake.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Keep slight right
351 mi · 05h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Paso and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canyon Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Canyon Lake?
The road trip is about 556.4 miles (895.4 km) and usually takes 09h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McCamey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 277.9 miles from El Paso and 278.5 miles from Canyon Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 504.9 miles (812.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.18 one way or $148.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 174.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Canyon Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Paso and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canyon Lake.
Stop Ideas Near McCamey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McCamey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Canyon Lake. Straight-line distance: 504.92 mi (812.59 km).
#1 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canyon Lake
City in Comal County, Texas, United States
| Population | 21,262 |
| Coordinates | 29.8752200, -98.2625100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canyon Lake (-98.26251, 29.87522)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 895 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $74.18 | $148.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $83.47 | $166.93 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $90.12 | $180.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $78.38 | $156.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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