Skip to main content
Trip.ovh Logo
Trip.ovh

Trip from El Paso, TX to Lakeside, TX

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

10h 3m

Distance

600.8 mi

967 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$91

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
9h 54m ★
6 AM
10h 4m
8 AM
10h 22m
10 AM
10h 10m
12 PM
10h 8m
3 PM
10h 11m
5 PM
10h 21m
8 PM
9h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
Downtown El Paso, TX, TX

El Paso, TX

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Lakeside, TX, TX

Lakeside, TX

Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE

Trip Overview

The drive from El Paso, TX to Lakeside, TX covers 600.8 miles and takes about 10h 3m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 20, I 10, Farmer Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 419.3 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $90.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

300.4 miles from El Paso, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

10h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

At 600.8 miles and 10h 3m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 20 and I 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 419.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Franklin Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 600.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Franklin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 10; US 180): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.6 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Franklin Avenue

Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 10; US 180

Merge onto I 10; US 180

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
167.6 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in | I 20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
586.9 mi into trip | ~9h 42m in

Take the exit toward FM 1187, FM 3325: Aledo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 420 Toward FM 1187, FM 3325: Aledo
5
587.4 mi into trip | ~9h 44m in | FM 1187 / North FM 1187

Turn left onto FM 1187 / North FM 1187

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 419.3 mi 6h 57m
I 10 166.8 mi 2h 43m
Farmer Road 7 mi 9m
Confederate Park Road 3.2 mi 5m
Farm-to-Market Road 1886 3 mi 4m
East Interstate 20 0.3 mi <1m
North Mesa Street 0.2 mi <1m
East Franklin Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 419.3 mi, about 6h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Lakeside, TX.

1

Start on North Mesa Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
2

Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 10 East
4

Merge onto I 10; US 180

167 mi · 2 hr 43 min · I 10; US 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

419 mi · 6 hr 57 min · I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 420 Toward FM 1187, FM 3325: Aledo Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

0.3 mi · 37 sec · East Interstate 20
8

Turn left onto FM 1187

0.2 mi · 17 sec · North FM 1187
9

Continue on FM 3325

7.0 mi · 9 min · Farmer Road
10

Turn right onto FM 1886

3.0 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1886
11

Continue on FM 1886

3.2 mi · 5 min · Confederate Park Road
12

Turn right onto Lakeridge Road

272 ft · 11 sec · Lakeridge Road
13

Arrive at destination

Lakeridge Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 300.4 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 4h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 419.3 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 132 miles or 2h 10m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 300.4 miles or 4h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 300.4 miles or 4h 57m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 8h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakeside, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving El Paso, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

+

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

+

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from El Paso, TX

Aim for roughly 300 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Lakeside, TX

Aim for roughly 300 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 132 miles from El Paso, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 419.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 300.4 mi from El Paso, TX · 4h 57m into the drive

city in and county seat of Reeves County, Texas, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Pecos, TX

198 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

city in and county seat of Nolan County, Texas, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Sweetwater, TX

397 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Sweetwater, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Big Spring, TX

300 mi · about 5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 300 miles or 5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Fort Davis, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 132 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Midland, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 300.4 miles from El Paso, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 419.3 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 300 miles or 5 hours on the road.

Arriving in Lakeside, TX

The final approach into Lakeside, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lakeside, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Lakeside, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Chuck E. Cheese

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 300.4

Midland, Texas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14326972322

Visit website

El Paso Museum of History

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19152123150

Visit website

Magoffin Home State Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19155335147

Visit website

Tom Lea Upper Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+19152120092

Visit website

International Museum of Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 1–5 pm

+19155436747

Visit website

El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

El Paso, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19152120966

Visit website

Permian Basin Petroleum Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 300.4

Midland, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14326834403

Visit website

Dennis the Menace Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 300.4

Midland, Texas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14326857356

Visit website

Museum of the Southwest

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 300.4

Midland, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14326832882

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chamizal National Memorial

Chamizal National Memorial

National Memorial

Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$90.78 one way

$181.56 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 210 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $99.37 $198.74
premium $4.54 $107.27 $214.54
diesel $5.61 $132.65 $265.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$91

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$221–$331

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 210.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $63 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 180.2 2 $63.08 $28.84
Efficient EV 150.2 1 $52.57 $24.03
EV Truck/SUV 240.3 3 $84.11 $38.45

Gas CO2

210 kg

EV CO2

70 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

El Paso, TX

Night in El Paso on Thursday

Local time

10:46 PM

MDT

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Lakeside, TX

Night in Lakeside on Thursday

Local time

11:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

59°F

Sweetwater, TX

397 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

19 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

10h 3m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from El Paso, TX to Lakeside, TX covers 600.8 miles and takes about 10h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 10, Farmer Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 300 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 300.4 miles from El Paso, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $90.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 600.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Franklin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 10; US 180): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.6 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from El Paso, TX to Lakeside, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chamizal National Memorial.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Lakeside, TX

Dallas, TX 43 mi · 50m

More from El Paso, TX

Buna, TX 862.4 mi · 14h 31m Groves, TX 836 mi · 14h 2m Laguna Heights, TX 835.2 mi · 14h 3m Atlanta, TX 816 mi · 13h 51m Fannett, TX 815.9 mi · 13h 40m Diboll, TX 812.9 mi · 14h 2m
Overnight trips from El Paso, TX Scenic drives in TX

Explore more options from El Paso, TX or browse trips ending in Lakeside, TX.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse TX road trips.