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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
600.82 mi
10h 03m
Flight
530.25 mi
853.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
530.25 mi
Kilometers
853.35 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
600.82 mi
Kilometers
966.92 km
Drive Time
10h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeside
Mon, May 25, 6:55 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Tue, May 26, 3:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-05-25T07:51
Arrive Lakeside
Mon, May 25, 5:55 PM MDT
Route Timing
10h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:04 PM to 6:34 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
3:52 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
Midland
TX

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

From El Paso
300.1 mi
05h 01m
To Lakeside
300.7 mi
05h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

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.

  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

    419.3 mi · 6 hr 58 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1187, FM 3325: Aledo

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    1465 ft · 38 sec · East Interstate 20

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North FM 1187

    895 ft · 17 sec · North FM 1187

  9. 9

    Continue on Farmer Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Farmer Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1886

    3 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1886

  11. 11

    Continue on Confederate Park Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Confederate Park Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lakeridge Road

    83 m · 12 sec · Lakeridge Road

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
586 mi · 98%
Farmer Road
7.02 mi · 1%
Confederate Park Road
3.19 mi · 1%
Farm-to-Market Road 1886
2.97 mi
FM 1187
0.28 mi
East Interstate 20
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
10h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.6 mi
530.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
05h 01m from El Paso
Leave By
3:52 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

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
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#2 Lakeside

Town in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population1,385
Coordinates32.8223500, -97.4933500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Lakeside (-97.49335, 32.82235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 967 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
21.2 gal
80.25 L · about $80.11
Round trip
$160.23
42.4 gal · 160.5 L
Estimated CO2
188.4 kg one way
Round trip: 376.8 kg / 831 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Lakeside, TX. The current time in El Paso is 07:51:36, although it is 08:51:36 in Lakeside.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.