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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Jacksonville, TX is about 745.8 miles (1200.2 km), with a travel time of about 12h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 658.1 miles (1059.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
745.77 mi
12h 38m
Flight
658.07 mi
1059.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
658.07 mi
Kilometers
1059.06 km
Flight Time
01h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
745.77 mi
Kilometers
1200.2 km
Drive Time
12h 38m

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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 12h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 11:54 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-22T22:37
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:16 AM MDT
Route Timing
12h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:39 PM to 9:09 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:42 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
8:00 PM MDT
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
Colorado City
TX

City in Mitchell County, Texas

From El Paso
372.4 mi
06h 19m
To Jacksonville
373.3 mi
06h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Mesa Street

    1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

    995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    21.4 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 175 East: Kaufman

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · C F Hawn Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Corsicana Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 175 East

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East

  14. 14

    Continue on West Pine Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 175

    13.3 mi · 15 min · US Highway 175

  16. 16

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 58 sec · Frankston Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 22 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street

    1.2 km · 53 sec · North Jackson Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jackson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Jacksonville.

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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 79%
C F Hawn Freeway
58.8 mi · 8%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
36.5 mi · 5%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.4 mi · 3%
US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi · 3%
US Highway 175
13.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight left

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
12h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
25h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.7 mi
658.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colorado City
06h 19m from El Paso
Leave By
10:42 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 745.8 miles (1200.2 km) and usually takes 12h 38m 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 372.4 miles from El Paso and 373.3 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 658.1 miles (1059.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.7 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 MDT. 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 $99.46 one way or $198.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 233.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Jacksonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 658.07 mi (1059.06 km).

El Paso

#1 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
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

City in Texas, United States

Population14,829
Coordinates31.9637800, -95.2705000
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Jacksonville (-95.2705, 31.96378)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.32 gal
99.62 L · about $99.46
Round trip
$198.93
52.64 gal · 199.24 L
Estimated CO2
233.9 kg one way
Round trip: 467.8 kg / 1031 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $99.46 $198.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $111.91 $223.83
Premium $4.59 $120.84 $241.67
Diesel $3.99 $105.10 $210.19

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 El Paso, TX and Jacksonville, TX. The current time in El Paso is 22:37:13, although it is 23:37:13 in Jacksonville.

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.