How far is El Paso, TX from Lago Vista, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Lago Vista, TX is about 580.7 miles (934.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 510.5 miles (821.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 52m 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 56m.
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 Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Lago Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Lago Vista.
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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
290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 290
39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
3054 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Nugent Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Nugent Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 281
15.8 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South US Highway 281
6.2 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn right onto West Ranch Road 1431
3268 ft · 1 min · West Ranch Road 1431
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Continue on East Ranch Road 1431
26.1 mi · 40 min · East Ranch Road 1431
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Turn right onto Lohman Ford Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lohman Ford Road
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Turn right onto Park Drive
21 m · 4 sec · Park Drive
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Continue on Park Drive
667 ft · 30 sec · Park Drive
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Continue on Park Drive
1976 ft · 1 min · Park Drive
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Continue on Park Drive
129 m · 19 sec · Park Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Lago Vista.
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
290 mi · 04h 32m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving El Paso and Partly Sunny near Lago Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Lago Vista?
The road trip is about 580.7 miles (934.5 km) and usually takes 09h 56m 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?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 290.1 miles from El Paso and 290.6 miles from Lago Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 510.5 miles (821.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.2 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 $77.43 one way or $154.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.1 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 Lago Vista, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around El Paso and Partly Sunny near Lago Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
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 Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Lago Vista. Straight-line distance: 510.54 mi (821.64 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 Lago Vista
City in Travis County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,943 |
| Coordinates | 30.4602000, -97.9883500 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lago Vista (-97.98835, 30.4602)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 934 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 14m |
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 | $77.43 | $154.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $87.12 | $174.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $94.07 | $188.14 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $81.82 | $163.63 |
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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