How far is El Paso, TX from Meadowlakes, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Meadowlakes, TX is about 553.6 miles (891 km), with a travel time of about 09h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 491 miles (790.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 09h 15m.
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 Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Meadowlakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Meadowlakes.
-
1
Start on North Mesa Street
1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
-
2
Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue
-
3
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
2078 ft · 51 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min
-
5
Keep slight right
290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
1.1 mi · 2 min
-
7
Continue on US Highway 290
39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290
-
8
Continue on West Main Street
3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
-
9
Continue on East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
-
10
Continue on West Main Street
3054 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
-
11
Turn left onto North Nugent Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Nugent Avenue
-
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 281
15.8 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281
-
13
Continue on South US Highway 281
5.6 mi · 8 min · South US Highway 281
-
14
Turn left onto 2nd Street
2597 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
-
15
Turn left onto Avenue N
2764 ft · 1 min · Avenue N
-
16
Continue on Meadowlakes Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Meadowlakes Drive
-
17
Turn right onto Columbine Street
845 ft · 39 sec · Columbine Street
-
18
Turn right onto Olympia Fields Street
1561 ft · 1 min · Olympia Fields Street
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Olympia Fields Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Meadowlakes.
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
290 mi · 04h 32m
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 Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Meadowlakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Meadowlakes?
The road trip is about 553.6 miles (891 km) and usually takes 09h 15m 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 276.5 miles from El Paso and 277.1 miles from Meadowlakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 491 miles (790.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.6 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 $73.84 one way or $147.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 173.7 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 Meadowlakes, 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 Cloudy near Meadowlakes.
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 Meadowlakes. Straight-line distance: 491.01 mi (790.2 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 Meadowlakes
City in Burnet County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,733 |
| Coordinates | 30.5624500, -98.2986700 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meadowlakes (-98.29867, 30.56245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 891 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $73.84 | $147.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $83.08 | $166.17 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $89.71 | $179.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $78.02 | $156.05 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.