How far is El Paso, TX from Lakeside City, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Lakeside City, TX is about 548.2 miles (882.3 km), with a travel time of about 10h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 482.7 miles (776.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Gaines County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Lakeside City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Lakeside City.
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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
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street
2920 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Paisano Drive
2796 ft · 43 sec · East Paisano Drive
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Continue on Montana Avenue
5.2 mi · 8 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Montana Avenue
13.7 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Merge slight left onto South Canal Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Turn right onto West Greene Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Continue on West Marland Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard
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Continue on East Marland Street
3024 ft · 43 sec · East Marland Street
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Continue on South Marland Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Marland Boulevard
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Continue on East Seminole Highway
27.5 mi · 31 min · East Seminole Highway
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Continue on West Avenue A
1394 ft · 26 sec · West Avenue A
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Turn left onto North Main Street
40.4 mi · 43 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South 1st Street
2668 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Lubbock Road
14.5 mi · 16 min · Lubbock Road
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Continue straight
53.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on 4th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
24.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on 5th Street
93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · 5th Street
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Continue on West California Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West California Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3174 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82
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Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
34 mi · 36 min
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North College Avenue
931 ft · 25 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto Ford Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ford Road
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Continue on FM 440
2.3 mi · 4 min · FM 440
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 79 South
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 79 South
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Turn left onto Bowman Road
620 ft · 29 sec · Bowman Road
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Turn right onto Shoreline Drive
2950 ft · 2 min · Shoreline Drive
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Turn left onto Voyage Way
84 m · 17 sec · Voyage Way
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Turn left onto Royal Road
787 ft · 37 sec · Royal Road
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Turn right onto Skyline Road
76 m · 11 sec · Skyline Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Skyline Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Lakeside City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 62
Continue on US Highway 62
102 mi · 01h 46m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Lakeside City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Lakeside City?
The road trip is about 548.2 miles (882.3 km) and usually takes 10h 11m 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?
Seagraves is a useful midpoint, sitting about 273.8 miles from El Paso and 274.4 miles from Lakeside City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 482.7 miles (776.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 $73.12 one way or $146.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172 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 Lakeside City, 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 then Mostly Sunny near Lakeside City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Lakeside City. Straight-line distance: 482.77 mi (776.94 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 Lakeside City
Town of the Asher County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,008 |
| Coordinates | 33.8287100, -98.5453300 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside City (-98.54533, 33.82871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 882 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 50m |
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 | $73.12 | $146.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $82.28 | $164.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $88.84 | $177.67 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $77.26 | $154.53 |
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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