How far is El Paso, TX from Lockney, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Lockney, TX is about 404.8 miles (651.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 335 miles (539.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
404.74 mi
07h 36m
Flight
335.06 mi
539.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
335.06 mi
Kilometers
539.22 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
404.74 mi
Kilometers
651.36 km
Drive Time
07h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockney
Thu, Apr 23, 11:04 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T02:28
Arrive Lockney
Thu, Apr 23, 10:04 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:37 PM to 4:07 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
8:46 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
Denver City
TX

Town in Texas, United States

From El Paso
202.3 mi
03h 48m
To Lockney
202.4 mi
03h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Lockney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Lockney.

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street

    2920 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Paisano Drive

    2796 ft · 43 sec · East Paisano Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Montana Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  11. 11

    Continue on National Parks Highway

    33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Canal Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on East Marland Street

    3024 ft · 43 sec · East Marland Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Marland Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Marland Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on East Seminole Highway

    27.5 mi · 31 min · East Seminole Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Avenue A

    1394 ft · 26 sec · West Avenue A

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    40.4 mi · 43 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South 1st Street

    2668 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Lubbock Road

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Lubbock Road

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    24.1 mi · 27 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Avenue Q

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    2698 ft · 58 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Avenue Q

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 27 North, US 87 North

    1652 ft · 41 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    38.7 mi · 39 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 27 Business: Plainview

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto South Business I-27

    3.7 mi · 5 min · South Business I-27

  32. 32

    Continue on South Columbia Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Columbia Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West 5th Street

  34. 34

    Continue on East US Highway 70

    12.1 mi · 18 min · East US Highway 70

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Locust Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Locust Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Lockney.

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
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 25%
North Main Street
40.4 mi · 10%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 10%
Lubbock Road
38.7 mi · 10%
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
38.7 mi · 10%
National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

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
07h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.8 mi
335 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver City
03h 48m from El Paso
Leave By
8:46 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Lockney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Lockney?

The road trip is about 404.8 miles (651.4 km) and usually takes 07h 36m 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?

Denver City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.3 miles from El Paso and 202.4 miles from Lockney.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 335 miles (539.2 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 $53.96 one way or $107.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.9 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 Lockney, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Lockney.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Lockney. Straight-line distance: 335.06 mi (539.22 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
Lockney

#2 Lockney

Town of the United States

Population1,619
Coordinates34.1245200, -101.4415500
Altitude999
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Lockney (-101.44155, 34.12452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 651 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.28 gal
54.06 L · about $53.96
Round trip
$107.93
28.56 gal · 108.12 L
Estimated CO2
126.9 kg one way
Round trip: 253.8 kg / 560 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $53.96 $107.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.72 $121.44
Premium $4.59 $65.56 $131.12
Diesel $3.99 $57.02 $114.04

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Lockney, TX. The current time in El Paso is 02:28:13, although it is 03:28:13 in Lockney.

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.