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

The driving distance from Lumberton, TX to El Paso, TX is about 842 miles (1355 km), with a travel time of about 12h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 734.5 miles (1182 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 24m 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
841.97 mi
12h 42m
Flight
734.48 mi
1182.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
734.48 mi
Kilometers
1182.03 km
Flight Time
01h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
841.97 mi
Kilometers
1355.02 km
Drive Time
12h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 11:08 AM MDT
Return by in Lumberton
Fri, Apr 24, 12:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lumberton
2026-04-22T23:26
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
12h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:42 PM to 7:12 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
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lumberton
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
Junction
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Lumberton
419.7 mi
06h 21m
To El Paso
422.2 mi
06h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
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 Lumberton and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    12.7 mi · 15 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastex Freeway

    84.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Eastex Freeway

  3. 3

    Continue on Katy Freeway

    175.2 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz

    599 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1087 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North

    81 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  15. 15

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

    811 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lumberton 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
537 mi · 64%
Katy Freeway
177 mi · 21%
Eastex Freeway
84.2 mi · 10%
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 2%
North Main Street
12.7 mi · 2%
Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.42 mi · 1%
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
12h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
25h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+107.5 mi
734.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction
06h 21m from Lumberton
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lumberton 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 Lumberton to El Paso?

The road trip is about 842 miles (1355 km) and usually takes 12h 42m 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?

Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 419.7 miles from Lumberton and 422.2 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 734.5 miles (1182 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.5 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 $112.27 one way or $224.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 264 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lumberton 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 then Showers And Thunderstorms around Lumberton and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lumberton and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 734.48 mi (1182.03 km).

Lumberton

#1 Lumberton

City in Texas, United States

Population13,383
Coordinates30.2657700, -94.1996300
Altitude18
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: US 96 (-94.199708, 30.26576)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)28h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)21h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)14h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)12h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
29.71 gal
112.47 L · about $112.27
Round trip
$224.55
59.42 gal · 224.94 L
Estimated CO2
264 kg one way
Round trip: 528.1 kg / 1164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $112.27 $224.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $126.33 $252.65
Premium $4.59 $136.40 $272.80
Diesel $3.99 $118.63 $237.26

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 Lumberton, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Lumberton is 23:26:05, although it is 22:26:05 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.