How far is El Paso, TX from Lancaster, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Lancaster, TX is about 641.6 miles (1032.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 571.8 miles (920.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 44m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Lancaster.
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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 right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 342
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
2200 ft · 42 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
3119 ft · 57 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Turn right onto South Lancaster Road
2257 ft · 44 sec · South Lancaster Road
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Continue on North Dallas Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Dallas Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
52 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Historic Town Square
8 m · 1 sec · Historic Town Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Historic Town Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Lancaster.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 641.6 miles (1032.5 km) and usually takes 10h 44m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 320.4 miles from El Paso and 321.1 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 571.8 miles (920.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.8 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 $85.56 one way or $171.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 201.2 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 Lancaster, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Lancaster.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 571.78 mi (920.19 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 Lancaster
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 39,265 |
| Coordinates | 32.5920800, -96.7561100 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lancaster (-96.75611, 32.59208)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1032 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 00m |
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 | $85.56 | $171.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $96.27 | $192.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $103.94 | $207.88 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $90.40 | $180.80 |
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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