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

The driving distance from Lockhart, TX to El Paso, TX is about 605.7 miles (974.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 538.7 miles (867 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
605.66 mi
08h 43m
Flight
538.75 mi
867.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
538.75 mi
Kilometers
867.04 km
Flight Time
01h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
605.66 mi
Kilometers
974.72 km
Drive Time
08h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM MDT
Return by in Lockhart
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockhart
2026-04-23T00:05
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 8:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:44 PM to 3:14 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
6:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lockhart
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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From Lockhart
302.5 mi
04h 21m
To El Paso
303.2 mi
04h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
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 Lockhart and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East San Antonio Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East San Antonio Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 142

    8.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 142

  4. 4

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    1300 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto North Interstate 35

    1 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    782 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    16.7 mi · 18 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop

    726 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Loop 1604 West

    554 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    16.7 mi · 18 min · Anderson Loop

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockhart 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
537 mi · 89%
Purple Heart Trail
28.7 mi · 5%
Anderson Loop
16.7 mi · 3%
State Highway 142
8.71 mi · 1%
East San Antonio Street
2.47 mi
North Pan Am Expressway
1.8 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Keep slight right

535 mi · 08h 34m

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 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67 mi
538.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 21m from Lockhart
Leave By
6:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lockhart 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 Lockhart to El Paso?

The road trip is about 605.7 miles (974.7 km) and usually takes 08h 43m 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?

Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 302.5 miles from Lockhart and 303.2 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 538.7 miles (867 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 $80.76 one way or $161.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 189.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lockhart and Sunny near El Paso.

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, 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 Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockhart and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 538.75 mi (867.04 km).

Lockhart

#1 Lockhart

City in Texas, USA

Population14,069
Coordinates29.8849400, -97.6700000
Altitude157
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 San Antonio Street (-97.670032, 29.88509)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 975 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.37 gal
80.9 L · about $80.76
Round trip
$161.51
42.74 gal · 161.8 L
Estimated CO2
189.9 kg one way
Round trip: 379.8 kg / 837 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $80.76 $161.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $90.87 $181.73
Premium $4.59 $98.11 $196.22
Diesel $3.99 $85.33 $170.66

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 Lockhart, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Lockhart is 00:05:50, although it is 23:05:50 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.