How far is Lake Kiowa, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Lake Kiowa, TX to El Paso, TX is about 672.5 miles (1082.3 km), with a travel time of about 10h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 565 miles (909.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Kiowa and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Kiowa and El Paso.
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Start on Blackfoot Trail
2525 ft · 2 min · Blackfoot Trail
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Turn left onto Kiowa Drive North
1595 ft · 1 min · Kiowa Drive North
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Continue on Kiowa Drive North
1512 ft · 1 min · Kiowa Drive North
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Continue on Kiowa Drive West
1.2 km · 3 min · Kiowa Drive West
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Turn right onto Navajo Trail
1863 ft · 1 min · Navajo Trail
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Turn right onto San Chez Drive
2104 ft · 2 min · San Chez Drive
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Turn right onto Kiowa Drive West
725 ft · 33 sec · Kiowa Drive West
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Turn right
592 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 224
1.2 km · 3 min · County Road 224
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Turn left onto County Road 219
82 m · 18 sec · County Road 219
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Turn sharp right onto Farm-to-Market Road 902
5.4 mi · 9 min · Farm-to-Market Road 902
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 372
2988 ft · 60 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 372
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Continue on Burns City Road
2334 ft · 52 sec · Burns City Road
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Turn left onto Anthony Street
2097 ft · 44 sec · Anthony Street
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Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto East California Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East California Street
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Turn left
107 m · 10 sec
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Continue on South Interstate 35
704 ft · 19 sec · South Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left
937 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth
17.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress
10.2 mi · 10 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 Express Toll East, I 820 West
1017 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 820 West
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
1017 ft · 13 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
1799 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
421 mi · 7 hr
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Merge slight left
166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mesa Street
1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Kiowa and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lake Kiowa and Sunny near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Kiowa to El Paso?
The road trip is about 672.5 miles (1082.3 km) and usually takes 10h 13m 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 338.5 miles from Lake Kiowa and 334.1 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 565 miles (909.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.5 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 CDT. 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 $89.68 one way or $179.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 210.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lake Kiowa and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Kiowa and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Kiowa and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 564.94 mi (909.19 km).
#1 Lake Kiowa
Census designated place
| Population | 1,906 |
| Coordinates | 33.5770500, -97.0130600 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1082 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 23m |
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 | $89.68 | $179.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $100.90 | $201.80 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $108.94 | $217.89 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $94.75 | $189.51 |
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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