How far is El Paso, TX from Lindsay, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Lindsay, TX is about 670.6 miles (1079.2 km), with a travel time of about 11h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 553.8 miles (891.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 14m.
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 Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Lindsay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Lindsay.
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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 left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.5 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, US 287: Denton, Fort Worth
1680 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton
1816 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton
1 km · 47 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Freeway
2010 ft · 26 sec · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North
879 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
9 mi · 9 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North Freeway
17.8 mi · 19 min · North Freeway
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Merge slight left
2185 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman
751 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1.2 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto Summitt Avenue
53 m · 8 sec · Summitt Avenue
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Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard
3.6 mi · 4 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hickory Drive
1575 ft · 45 sec · Hickory Drive
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Turn right onto 6th Street
102 m · 9 sec · 6th Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
116 m · 11 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Main Street
1270 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Lindsay.
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.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Partly Sunny near Lindsay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Lindsay?
The road trip is about 670.6 miles (1079.2 km) and usually takes 11h 14m 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?
Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 335 miles from El Paso and 335.6 miles from Lindsay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 553.8 miles (891.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 116.8 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 $89.41 one way or $178.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 210.3 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 Lindsay, 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 Partly Sunny near Lindsay.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Lindsay. Straight-line distance: 553.83 mi (891.31 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 Lindsay
Town of Cooke County, Texas, USA
| Population | 1,159 |
| Coordinates | 33.6359400, -97.2227900 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lindsay (-97.22279, 33.63594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1079 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 21m |
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 | $89.41 | $178.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $100.60 | $201.20 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $108.62 | $217.25 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $94.47 | $188.95 |
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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