How far is Lone Star, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Lone Star, TX to El Paso, TX is about 785 miles (1263.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 692.1 miles (1113.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 54m.
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 Mitchell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on East Germany Street
1296 ft · 39 sec · East Germany Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
6.2 mi · 9 min · North Main Street
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Turn straight onto West William Marvin Watson Boulevard
1464 ft · 28 sec · West William Marvin Watson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Broadnax Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Broadnax Street
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Turn slight left
18.3 mi · 23 min
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Continue on West Ferguson Road
2923 ft · 1 min · West Ferguson Road
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Take the exit left
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
161.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min
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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 Lone Star 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 Ferguson Road
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.
Sunny 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 785 miles (1263.3 km) and usually takes 11h 54m 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?
Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 387.7 miles from Lone Star and 397.3 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 692.1 miles (1113.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.9 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 $104.68 one way or $209.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 246.2 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 Sunny around Lone Star and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lone Star and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 692.06 mi (1113.76 km).
#1 Lone Star
City in Morris County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,525 |
| Coordinates | 32.9440200, -94.7071500 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| 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: 1263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 47m |
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 | $104.68 | $209.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $117.78 | $235.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $127.17 | $254.34 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $110.61 | $221.21 |
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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