How far is El Paso, TX from Lampasas, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Lampasas, TX is about 555.8 miles (894.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 491.9 miles (791.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 52m 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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Flight 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 09h 26m.
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.
City in Upton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Lampasas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Lampasas.
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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 right
217.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett
1456 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Loop 467
80 m · 6 sec · Loop 467
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Continue on Loop 467
905 ft · 11 sec · Loop 467
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Continue on Ranch Road 864
42 mi · 46 min · Ranch Road 864
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West US Highway 190
16.4 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Frisco Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Frisco Avenue
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Turn right onto East US Highway 190
11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190
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Continue on United States Highway 190
18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190
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Continue on Menard Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street
40 m · 2 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
66 m · 6 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
100 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Boy Street
635 ft · 8 sec · Boy Street
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Continue on United States Highway 190
61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · United States Highway 190
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At the end of the road, turn right
15.2 mi · 16 min
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281
79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
34 m · 3 sec · East 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Lampasas.
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 right
217 mi · 03h 24m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Lampasas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Lampasas?
The road trip is about 555.8 miles (894.5 km) and usually takes 09h 26m 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?
McCamey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 277.6 miles from El Paso and 278.2 miles from Lampasas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 491.9 miles (791.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 $74.11 one way or $148.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 174.3 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 Lampasas, 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 Mostly Cloudy near Lampasas.
Stop Ideas Near McCamey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McCamey.
Sanderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Lampasas. Straight-line distance: 491.96 mi (791.74 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 Lampasas
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 8,119 |
| Coordinates | 31.0637800, -98.1817000 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lampasas (-98.1817, 31.06378)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 895 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 56m |
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 | $74.11 | $148.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $83.38 | $166.76 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $90.03 | $180.06 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $78.30 | $156.61 |
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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