How far is El Paso, TX from Lakeside, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Lakeside, TX is about 600.8 miles (966.9 km), with a travel time of about 10h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 530.2 miles (853.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 07m 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 10h 03m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Lakeside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Lakeside.
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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
419.3 mi · 6 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1187, FM 3325: Aledo
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
1465 ft · 38 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn left onto North FM 1187
895 ft · 17 sec · North FM 1187
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Continue on Farmer Road
7 mi · 9 min · Farmer Road
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1886
3 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1886
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Continue on Confederate Park Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Confederate Park Road
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Turn right onto Lakeridge Road
83 m · 12 sec · Lakeridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Lakeside.
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
419 mi · 06h 58m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Lakeside?
The road trip is about 600.8 miles (966.9 km) and usually takes 10h 03m 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 300.1 miles from El Paso and 300.7 miles from Lakeside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 530.2 miles (853.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.6 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 $80.11 one way or $160.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188.4 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, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeside.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Lakeside. Straight-line distance: 530.25 mi (853.35 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
Town in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,385 |
| Coordinates | 32.8223500, -97.4933500 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside (-97.49335, 32.82235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 967 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 01m |
| 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 35m |
| 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 | $80.11 | $160.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $90.14 | $180.28 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $97.33 | $194.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $84.65 | $169.30 |
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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