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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 03m.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on Main Street
1270 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
716 ft · 24 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Hickory Drive
1506 ft · 43 sec · Hickory Drive
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Turn right onto J M Lindsay Boulevard
3.5 mi · 4 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Interstate 35
1.3 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left
984 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 30 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 Lindsay 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.
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).
#1 Lindsay
Town of Cooke County, Texas, USA
| Population | 1,159 |
| Coordinates | 33.6359400, -97.2227900 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 1020 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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