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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Westlake, TX is about 624.4 miles (1004.9 km), with a travel time of about 10h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 548.7 miles (883 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 55m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
624.43 mi
10h 27m
Flight
548.67 mi
883 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
548.67 mi
Kilometers
883 km
Flight Time
01h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
624.43 mi
Kilometers
1004.92 km
Drive Time
10h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 10h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westlake
Sun, May 31, 2:39 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Mon, Jun 1, 12:07 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-05-31T03:12
Arrive Westlake
Sun, May 31, 1:39 PM MDT
Route Timing
10h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:28 PM to 6:58 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
3:04 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
Midland
TX

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

From El Paso
311.9 mi
05h 13m
To Westlake
312.5 mi
05h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.5 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, US 287: Denton, Fort Worth

    1680 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton

    1816 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton

    1 km · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto North Freeway

    2010 ft · 26 sec · North Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North

    879 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    6.6 mi · 7 min · I 35W TEXpress

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 170 East: TX 170 East

    3155 ft · 45 sec · Alliance Gateway Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Alliance Gateway Freeway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Alliance Gateway Freeway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Parkway

    2517 ft · 35 sec · Northwest Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Trophy Club Drive, Westlake Parkway

    1367 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East State Highway 114

    154 m · 10 sec · East State Highway 114

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Westlake Parkway

    880 ft · 39 sec · Westlake Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right

    136 m · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    106 m · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 94%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.5 mi · 2%
Alliance Gateway Freeway
6.95 mi · 1%
I 35W TEXpress
6.57 mi · 1%
West Freeway
5.6 mi · 1%
I 35W North
1 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
10h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.7 mi
548.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
05h 13m from El Paso
Leave By
3:04 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Sunny near Westlake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 624.4 miles (1004.9 km) and usually takes 10h 27m 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?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 311.9 miles from El Paso and 312.5 miles from Westlake.

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

The direct path is about 548.7 miles (883 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.7 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 $83.25 one way or $166.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 195.8 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 Westlake, 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 Sunny near Westlake.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Westlake. Straight-line distance: 548.67 mi (883 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
Westlake

#2 Westlake

City in Texas, USA

Population1,793
Coordinates32.9912400, -97.1950100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Westlake (-97.19501, 32.99124)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1005 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.03 gal
83.41 L · about $83.25
Round trip
$166.50
44.06 gal · 166.82 L
Estimated CO2
195.8 kg one way
Round trip: 391.6 kg / 863 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $83.25 $166.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $93.67 $187.34
Premium $4.59 $101.14 $202.28
Diesel $3.99 $87.97 $175.93

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Westlake, TX. The current time in El Paso is 03:12:16, although it is 04:12:16 in Westlake.

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.