How far is El Paso, TX from West Lake Hills, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to West Lake Hills, TX is about 576.9 miles (928.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 523.9 miles (843.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 31m 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 09h 45m.
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 Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and West Lake Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and West Lake Hills.
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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
290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 290
39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
724 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290
30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight left
892 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on West US Highway 290
2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 North
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
1.2 km · 51 sec · South Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 360: Capital of Texas Highway
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto South Mopac Service Road
1150 ft · 25 sec · South Mopac Service Road
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Turn left onto South Capital of Texas Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · South Capital of Texas Highway
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Turn right onto Westbank Drive
804 ft · 28 sec · Westbank Drive
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Turn left
97 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
630 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Camp Craft Road
2384 ft · 1 min · Camp Craft Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bee Caves Road
657 ft · 21 sec · Bee Caves Road
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Turn left onto Westlake Drive
1 mi · 3 min · Westlake Drive
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Turn left onto Redbud Trail
3142 ft · 2 min · Redbud Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Redbud Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and West Lake Hills.
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.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lake Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to West Lake Hills?
The road trip is about 576.9 miles (928.5 km) and usually takes 09h 45m 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?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 288.1 miles from El Paso and 288.8 miles from West Lake Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 523.9 miles (843.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 $76.94 one way or $153.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180.9 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 West Lake Hills, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lake Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
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 Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and West Lake Hills. Straight-line distance: 523.87 mi (843.08 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 West Lake Hills
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,254 |
| Coordinates | 30.2979800, -97.8019500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Lake Hills (-97.80195, 30.29798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 929 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 11m |
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 | $76.94 | $153.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $86.57 | $173.14 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $93.47 | $186.95 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $81.30 | $162.59 |
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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