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

The driving distance from Westlake, TX to El Paso, TX is about 624.9 miles (1005.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 548.7 miles (883 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 53m 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
624.89 mi
09h 26m
Flight
548.67 mi
883 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
548.67 mi
Kilometers
883 km
Flight Time
01h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
624.89 mi
Kilometers
1005.67 km
Drive Time
09h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sun, May 31, 11:26 AM MDT
Return by in Westlake
Sun, May 31, 9:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westlake
2026-05-31T02:59
Arrive El Paso
Sun, May 31, 12:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:27 PM to 3:57 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
5:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westlake
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
Midland
TX

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

From Westlake
311.9 mi
04h 43m
To El Paso
313 mi
04h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    79 m · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    136 m · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Westlake Parkway

    1315 ft · 50 sec · Westlake Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East State Highway 114

    545 ft · 10 sec · East State Highway 114

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 114 West

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Parkway

    2592 ft · 36 sec · Northwest Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Alliance Gateway Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Alliance Gateway Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Alliance Gateway Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Alliance Gateway Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Alliance Gateway Freeway

    1900 ft · 27 sec · Alliance Gateway Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    7.3 mi · 7 min · I 35W TEXpress

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 Express Toll East, I 820 West

    1017 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 820 West

    2644 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1017 ft · 13 sec · Northeast Loop

  15. 15

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westlake 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
594 mi · 95%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 2%
Alliance Gateway Freeway
7.37 mi · 1%
I 35W TEXpress
7.31 mi · 1%
I 820 West
0.5 mi
Northwest Parkway
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

421 mi · 07h 00m

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 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.2 mi
548.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
04h 43m from Westlake
Leave By
5:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westlake 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 Westlake to El Paso?

The road trip is about 624.9 miles (1005.7 km) and usually takes 09h 26m 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?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 311.9 miles from Westlake and 313 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 548.7 miles (883 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.2 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 $83.33 one way or $166.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 196 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westlake and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 548.67 mi (883 km).

Westlake

#1 Westlake

City in Texas, USA

Population1,793
Coordinates32.9912400, -97.1950100
Altitude204
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: (-97.19517, 32.991257)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1006 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.05 gal
83.47 L · about $83.33
Round trip
$166.65
44.1 gal · 166.94 L
Estimated CO2
196 kg one way
Round trip: 391.9 kg / 864 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $83.33 $166.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $93.76 $187.51
Premium $4.59 $101.23 $202.46
Diesel $3.99 $88.05 $176.09

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Westlake, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Westlake is 02:59:45, although it is 01:59:45 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.