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

The driving distance from Lockney, TX to El Paso, TX is about 404.6 miles (651.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 335 miles (539.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 14m 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
404.59 mi
06h 37m
Flight
335.06 mi
539.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
335.06 mi
Kilometers
539.22 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
404.59 mi
Kilometers
651.13 km
Drive Time
06h 37m

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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 06h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM MDT
Return by in Lockney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockney
2026-04-23T01:19
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:07 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
10:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lockney
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
Denver City
TX

Town in Texas, United States

From Lockney
202.3 mi
03h 18m
To El Paso
202.3 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Locust Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Locust Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 70

    12.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 70

  3. 3

    Continue on East 5th Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Columbia Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Columbia Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto South Business I-27

    4.2 mi · 6 min · South Business I-27

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1801 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    38.3 mi · 39 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 326: Avenue Q

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    3121 ft · 1 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    920 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    24.1 mi · 27 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Seagraves Road

    40.4 mi · 43 min · Seagraves Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Avenue A

    1394 ft · 18 sec · West Avenue A

  15. 15

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    27.5 mi · 31 min · Hobbs Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Marland Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Marland Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on East Marland Street

    3007 ft · 45 sec · East Marland Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway

    33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  25. 25

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    21.4 mi · 27 min · Montana Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto East Paisano Drive

    2489 ft · 40 sec · East Paisano Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard West

    50 m · 3 sec · Gateway Boulevard West

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockney 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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 25%
Hobbs Highway
47.9 mi · 12%
Seagraves Road
40.4 mi · 10%
Marsha Sharp Freeway
40 mi · 10%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 10%
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
38.3 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

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
06h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.6 mi
335 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver City
03h 18m from Lockney
Leave By
10:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lockney and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lockney to El Paso?

The road trip is about 404.6 miles (651.1 km) and usually takes 06h 37m 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?

Denver City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.3 miles from Lockney and 202.3 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 335 miles (539.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.6 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 $53.96 one way or $107.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lockney 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 Sunny around Lockney and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockney and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 335.06 mi (539.22 km).

Lockney

#1 Lockney

Town of the United States

Population1,619
Coordinates34.1245200, -101.4415500
Altitude999
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 Locust Street (-101.44155, 34.124562)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 651 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.28 gal
54.04 L · about $53.96
Round trip
$107.93
28.56 gal · 108.08 L
Estimated CO2
126.9 kg one way
Round trip: 253.8 kg / 560 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $53.96 $107.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.72 $121.44
Premium $4.59 $65.56 $131.12
Diesel $3.99 $57.02 $114.04

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 Lockney, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Lockney is 01:19:23, although it is 00:19:23 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.