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

The driving distance from Meadowlakes, TX to El Paso, TX is about 552.5 miles (889.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 491 miles (790.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 57m 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
552.43 mi
08h 28m
Flight
491.01 mi
790.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
491.01 mi
Kilometers
790.2 km
Flight Time
00h 59m

Driving Distance

Road route
552.43 mi
Kilometers
889.05 km
Drive Time
08h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM MDT
Return by in Meadowlakes
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meadowlakes
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 8:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:29 PM to 2:59 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
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meadowlakes
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
McCamey
TX

City in Upton County, Texas, United States

From Meadowlakes
276.8 mi
04h 14m
To El Paso
275.7 mi
04h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Meadowlakes and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Olympia Fields Street

    1561 ft · 1 min · Olympia Fields Street

  2. 2

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

    845 ft · 41 sec · Columbine Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Meadowlakes Drive

    1.2 km · 3 min · Meadowlakes Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Avenue N

    2764 ft · 1 min · Avenue N

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    2597 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North US Highway 281

    22 mi · 26 min · North US Highway 281

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward Fredericksburg

    582 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

    2748 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    457.8 mi · 7 hr 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meadowlakes 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
458 mi · 83%
West US Highway 290
66.2 mi · 12%
North US Highway 281
22 mi · 4%
East Main Street
4.47 mi · 1%
Meadowlakes Drive
0.74 mi
Avenue N
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

458 mi · 07h 16m

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 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.5 mi
491 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McCamey
04h 14m from Meadowlakes
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Meadowlakes 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 Meadowlakes to El Paso?

The road trip is about 552.5 miles (889.1 km) and usually takes 08h 28m 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?

McCamey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 276.8 miles from Meadowlakes and 275.7 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 491 miles (790.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.5 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 $73.65 one way or $147.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 173.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near McCamey

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

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

RAIL

Sanderson

112 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meadowlakes and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 491.01 mi (790.2 km).

Meadowlakes

#1 Meadowlakes

City in Burnet County, Texas, United States

Population1,733
Coordinates30.5624500, -98.2986700
Altitude245
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: Olympia Fields Street (-98.298649, 30.562801)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 889 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.49 gal
73.79 L · about $73.65
Round trip
$147.31
38.98 gal · 147.58 L
Estimated CO2
173.2 kg one way
Round trip: 346.4 kg / 764 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $73.65 $147.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $82.87 $165.74
Premium $4.59 $89.48 $178.96
Diesel $3.99 $77.82 $155.65

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 Meadowlakes, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Meadowlakes is 00:09:58, although it is 23:09:58 in El Paso.

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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.