How far is El Paso, TX from Lake Worth, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Lake Worth, TX is about 600.6 miles (966.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 532.9 miles (857.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 10h 00m.
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.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Lake Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Lake Worth.
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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 left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Navajo Trail, Cahoba Drive
1048 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Northwest Loop 820
122 m · 17 sec · Northwest Loop 820
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Turn left onto Navajo Trail
1141 ft · 33 sec · Navajo Trail
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Turn right onto Shawnee Trail
2100 ft · 1 min · Shawnee Trail
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Turn left onto Osage Trail
667 ft · 29 sec · Osage Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Osage Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Lake Worth.
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 left
421 mi · 07h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Partly Sunny near Lake Worth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Lake Worth?
The road trip is about 600.6 miles (966.6 km) and usually takes 10h 00m 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?
Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 300 miles from El Paso and 300.6 miles from Lake Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 532.9 miles (857.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.7 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 $80.08 one way or $160.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188.3 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 Worth, 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 Partly Sunny near Lake Worth.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Lake Worth. Straight-line distance: 532.93 mi (857.66 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 Lake Worth
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,867 |
| Coordinates | 32.8048500, -97.4450200 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Worth (-97.44502, 32.80485)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 967 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 29m |
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 | $80.08 | $160.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $90.10 | $180.20 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $97.28 | $194.57 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $84.61 | $169.22 |
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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