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

The driving distance from Lindsay, TX to El Paso, TX is about 633.8 miles (1020 km), with a travel time of about 10h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 553.8 miles (891.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 06m 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
633.79 mi
10h 03m
Flight
553.83 mi
891.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
553.83 mi
Kilometers
891.31 km
Flight Time
01h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
633.79 mi
Kilometers
1019.99 km
Drive Time
10h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sat, May 30, 10:28 PM MDT
Return by in Lindsay
Sun, May 31, 9:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindsay
2026-05-30T13:24
Arrive El Paso
Sat, May 30, 11:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
10h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:03 PM to 4:33 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
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lindsay
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
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Lindsay
334.9 mi
05h 01m
To El Paso
298.9 mi
05h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1270 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Walnut Street

    716 ft · 24 sec · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hickory Drive

    1506 ft · 43 sec · Hickory Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto J M Lindsay Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 4 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Interstate 35

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    984 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress

    10.2 mi · 10 min · I 35W TEXpress

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 Express Toll East, I 820 West

    1017 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 820 West

    2644 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1017 ft · 13 sec · Northeast Loop

  13. 13

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindsay 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
594 mi · 94%
North Interstate 35
30.2 mi · 5%
I 35W South
17.2 mi · 3%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 2%
I 35W TEXpress
10.2 mi · 2%
J M Lindsay Boulevard
3.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80 mi
553.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
05h 01m from Lindsay
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lindsay 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 Lindsay to El Paso?

The road trip is about 633.8 miles (1020 km) and usually takes 10h 03m 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 334.9 miles from Lindsay and 298.9 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 553.8 miles (891.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 80 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 $84.50 one way or $169.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 198.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lindsay 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 Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lindsay and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindsay and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 553.83 mi (891.31 km).

Lindsay

#1 Lindsay

Town of Cooke County, Texas, USA

Population1,159
Coordinates33.6359400, -97.2227900
Altitude242
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: Main Street (-97.22279, 33.63592)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1020 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.36 gal
84.66 L · about $84.50
Round trip
$169.00
44.72 gal · 169.32 L
Estimated CO2
198.7 kg one way
Round trip: 397.4 kg / 876 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $84.50 $169.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $95.07 $190.15
Premium $4.59 $102.65 $205.31
Diesel $3.99 $89.28 $178.57

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lindsay, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Lindsay is 13:24:50, although it is 12:24:50 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.