How far is El Paso, TX from Lake Brownwood, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Lake Brownwood, TX is about 510.1 miles (821 km), with a travel time of about 08h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 439.1 miles (706.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
510.14 mi
08h 55m
Flight
439.15 mi
706.74 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
439.15 mi
Kilometers
706.74 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
510.14 mi
Kilometers
820.99 km
Drive Time
08h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Brownwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:47 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Sun, Apr 19, 11:43 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-18T17:51
Arrive Lake Brownwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:47 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:56 PM to 5:26 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Monahans
TX

City in Texas, USA

From El Paso
254.8 mi
04h 27m
To Lake Brownwood
255.3 mi
04h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Lake Brownwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Lake Brownwood.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mesa Street

    1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

    995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    137.4 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 158, FM 715: Garden City, San Angelo

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Interstate 20

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Garden City Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden City Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Highway 158

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min · East State Highway 158

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North

  11. 11

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Robert Lee Highway

    34.6 mi · 36 min · Robert Lee Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Highland Park Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Highland Park Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1818 ft · 44 sec · South State Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    23.7 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hutchings Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward US 67 North

    37 mi · 39 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Wallis Avenue

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Wallis Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Belle Plain Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Belle Plain Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cottonwood Street

    1567 ft · 43 sec · Cottonwood Street

  21. 21

    Continue on FM 2125

    6.2 mi · 15 min · FM 2125

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Spillway Road

    550 ft · 29 sec · Spillway Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Kirkland Drive

    2312 ft · 2 min · Kirkland Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kirkland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Lake Brownwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
305 mi · 60%
East State Highway 158
61.4 mi · 12%
US 67 North
37 mi · 7%
Robert Lee Highway
34.6 mi · 7%
Wallis Avenue
20.8 mi · 4%
Highland Park Road
11.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

167 mi · 02h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71 mi
439.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monahans
04h 27m from El Paso
Leave By
6:08 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Brownwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Lake Brownwood?

The road trip is about 510.1 miles (821 km) and usually takes 08h 55m 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?

Monahans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 254.8 miles from El Paso and 255.3 miles from Lake Brownwood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 439.1 miles (706.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 71 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 $68.02 one way or $136.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160 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 Lake Brownwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Brownwood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Lake Brownwood. Straight-line distance: 439.15 mi (706.74 km).

El Paso

#1 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
Lake Brownwood

#2 Lake Brownwood

Census designated place

Population1,532
Coordinates31.8357000, -99.0078300
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Lake Brownwood (-99.00783, 31.8357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 821 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18 gal
68.14 L · about $68.02
Round trip
$136.04
36 gal · 136.28 L
Estimated CO2
160 kg one way
Round trip: 319.9 kg / 705 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $68.02 $136.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $76.54 $153.07
Premium $4.59 $82.64 $165.28
Diesel $3.99 $71.87 $143.75

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Lake Brownwood, TX. The current time in El Paso is 17:51:26, although it is 18:51:26 in Lake Brownwood.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.