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

The driving distance from Lampasas, TX to El Paso, TX is about 563.6 miles (907.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 491.9 miles (791.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
563.65 mi
08h 27m
Flight
491.96 mi
791.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
491.96 mi
Kilometers
791.74 km
Flight Time
00h 59m

Driving Distance

Road route
563.65 mi
Kilometers
907.1 km
Drive Time
08h 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 08h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM MDT
Return by in Lampasas
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lampasas
2026-04-22T22:38
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:28 PM to 2:58 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lampasas
8:00 PM CDT
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
McCamey
TX

City in Upton County, Texas, United States

From Lampasas
277.6 mi
04h 13m
To El Paso
286 mi
04h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    34 m · 7 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Key Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Key Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    15.1 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 183

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US Highway 190 West

    61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 190 West

  6. 6

    Continue on Boy Street

    635 ft · 13 sec · Boy Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    39 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Blackburn Street

    109 m · 10 sec · Blackburn Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Commerce Street

    84 m · 11 sec · East Commerce Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Menard Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190

  14. 14

    Continue on East US Highway 190

    11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West US Highway 190

    16.4 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ranch Road 864

    42 mi · 46 min · Ranch Road 864

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: El Paso

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    384.5 mi · 6 hr 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
385 mi · 68%
US Highway 190 West
61 mi · 11%
Ranch Road 864
42 mi · 7%
United States Highway 190
18.7 mi · 3%
West US Highway 190
16.4 mi · 3%
North US Highway 183
15.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

385 mi · 06h 08m

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
08h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.7 mi
491.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McCamey
04h 13m from Lampasas
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lampasas 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 Lampasas to El Paso?

The road trip is about 563.6 miles (907.1 km) and usually takes 08h 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?

McCamey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 277.6 miles from Lampasas and 286 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 491.9 miles (791.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.7 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 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 $75.16 one way or $150.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 176.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lampasas and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lampasas and Sunny near El Paso.

Stop Ideas Near McCamey

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McCamey, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McCamey.

RAIL

Sanderson

112 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lampasas and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 491.96 mi (791.74 km).

Lampasas

#1 Lampasas

City in Texas, United States

Population8,119
Coordinates31.0637800, -98.1817000
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
El Paso

#2 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
Start: East 4th Street (-98.181745, 31.06389)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 907 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.89 gal
75.29 L · about $75.16
Round trip
$150.33
39.78 gal · 150.58 L
Estimated CO2
176.8 kg one way
Round trip: 353.5 kg / 779 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $75.16 $150.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $84.57 $169.14
Premium $4.59 $91.31 $182.63
Diesel $3.99 $79.42 $158.84

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lampasas, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Lampasas is 22:38:32, although it is 21:38:32 in El Paso.

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.