How far is Lone Star, TX from El Paso, TX?

Fastest route

The distance between Lone Star, Texas 75668, and El Paso, Texas, is approximately 775 miles (1247 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 11 hours and 19 minutes. The route to El Paso is via I-20 W, but please note that the route is currently closed, and there are no other available routes. Before you start your journey, make sure to check the road conditions.

Directions

  1. Head west on Germany St toward Fannin St.
  2. Turn right onto US-259 N/N Main St and continue to follow US-259 N.
  3. Use the right lane to turn slightly left onto West W M Watson Boulevard.
  4. Turn right onto US-259 N/Broadnax St and continue to follow US-259 N.
  5. Keep left to continue on TX-49 W.
  6. Turn left to merge onto I-30 W.
  7. Follow I-30 W, I-20 W, and I-10 W to E Missouri Ave in El Paso.
  8. Take exit 19B from I-10 W.
  9. Keep right at the fork to stay on I-30 W.
  10. Keep right at the fork to stay on I-30 W.
  11. Keep right at the fork to stay on I-30 W.
  12. Keep left at the fork to stay on I-30 W.
  13. Keep left to stay on I-30 W.
  14. Keep left to stay on I-20 W.
  15. Keep right at the fork to stay on I-20 W.
  16. Take exit 19B toward Downtown Convention Ctr/Tourist Information Museums.
  17. Continue on E Missouri Ave. Take N Kansas St to E Mills Ave.
  18. Merge onto E Missouri Ave.
  19. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto N Kansas St.
  20. Turn left onto E Mills Ave.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚧 Road Closure Check: Before embarking on your journey, ensure that the route via I-20 W is open, as it is currently closed. It's crucial to verify road conditions to avoid any unexpected detours or delays.
  • 🕑 Time Zone Change: Keep in mind that your destination, El Paso, Texas, is in a different time zone. Adjust your travel plans accordingly to arrive at the correct time.

FAQs

Q: Are there any alternative routes to El Paso from Lone Star? A: As of now, the only available route to El Paso from Lone Star is via I-20 W. Please check for updates on road conditions and alternative routes before you start your journey.

Q: How long will it take to reach El Paso from Lone Star? A: The estimated travel time from Lone Star, Texas 75668, to El Paso, Texas, is approximately 11 hours and 19 minutes.

Q: Can I rely on GPS for navigation during the journey? A: While GPS can be helpful, it's essential to stay informed about road closures and conditions, especially since the current route via I-20 W is closed. Check for updates before you leave and consider using alternative navigation options if needed.

Q: Should I be aware of any time zone changes during the trip? A: Yes, El Paso is in a different time zone compared to Lone Star, so remember to adjust your clocks and travel plans accordingly to match the local time at your destination.

Q: Are there any recommended stops or attractions along the way? A: While the route takes you through several cities and areas, specific recommendations would depend on your preferences and interests. Research the cities along the way to find attractions, restaurants, and scenic spots that align with your travel goals.

Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
595.07 mi
09h 20m
Flight
519.93 mi
836.75 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
519.93 mi
Kilometers
836.75 km
Flight Time
01h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
595.07 mi
Kilometers
957.67 km
Drive Time
09h 20m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 09h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM MDT
Return by in Lone Star
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lone Star
2026-04-22T20:29
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:21 PM to 3:51 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
5:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lone Star
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 Lone Star
293.3 mi
04h 40m
To El Paso
301.7 mi
04h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

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 Lone Star and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lone Star and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on 46th Street

    637 ft · 22 sec · 46th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 8 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    2733 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway

    4.3 mi · 4 min · Central Texas Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 West: Lampasas

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto FM 1715

    6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East FM 580

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580

  8. 8

    Continue on East Avenue J

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Key Avenue

    1899 ft · 32 sec · North Key Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    15.1 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 183

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Highway 190 West

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

  13. 13

    Continue on Boy Street

    635 ft · 13 sec · Boy Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Bridge Street

  15. 15

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

    39 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Blackburn Street

    109 m · 10 sec · Blackburn Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Commerce Street

    84 m · 11 sec · East Commerce Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Menard Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190

  21. 21

    Continue on East US Highway 190

    11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West US Highway 190

    16.4 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ranch Road 864

    42 mi · 46 min · Ranch Road 864

  25. 25

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: El Paso

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    384.5 mi · 6 hr 8 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lone Star 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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
385 mi · 65%
US Highway 190 West
61 mi · 10%
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
09h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.1 mi
520 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 40m from Lone Star
Leave By
5:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lone Star 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 Lone Star to El Paso?

The road trip is about 595.1 miles (957.7 km) and usually takes 09h 20m 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 293.3 miles from Lone Star and 301.7 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 520 miles (836.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.1 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 $79.36 one way or $158.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 186.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lone Star 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 Lone Star and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 519.93 mi (836.75 km).

Lone Star

#1 Lone Star

City in Bell County, Texas, United States

Population1,473
Coordinates31.1029500, -97.6989100
Altitude255
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: 46th Street (-97.699033, 31.102983)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 958 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21 gal
79.49 L · about $79.36
Round trip
$158.72
42 gal · 158.98 L
Estimated CO2
186.6 kg one way
Round trip: 373.3 kg / 823 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $79.36 $158.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $89.29 $178.58
Premium $4.59 $96.41 $192.82
Diesel $3.99 $83.85 $167.71

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 Lone Star, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Lone Star is 20:29:55, although it is 19:29:55 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.