How far is Lakeside, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Lakeside, TX to El Paso, TX is about 600.6 miles (966.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 530.2 miles (853.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeside and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside and El Paso.
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Start on Lakeridge Road
83 m · 18 sec · Lakeridge Road
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Turn left onto Confederate Park Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Confederate Park Road
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 1886
3 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1886
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Turn left onto Farmer Road
7.1 mi · 9 min · Farmer Road
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Turn right onto East Interstate 20
97 m · 6 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Weatherford
1691 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
419.5 mi · 6 hr 59 min
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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 Lakeside and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
419 mi · 06h 59m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeside and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeside to El Paso?
The road trip is about 600.6 miles (966.6 km) and usually takes 08h 57m 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 299.9 miles from Lakeside and 300.7 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 530.2 miles (853.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.4 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 $80.08 one way or $160.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lakeside and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeside and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 530.25 mi (853.35 km).
#1 Lakeside
Town in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,385 |
| Coordinates | 32.8223500, -97.4933500 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 967 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 29m |
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 | $80.08 | $160.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $90.10 | $180.20 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $97.28 | $194.57 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $84.61 | $169.22 |
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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