How far is El Paso, TX from Jefferson, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Jefferson, TX is about 802.6 miles (1291.6 km), with a travel time of about 13h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 712.4 miles (1146.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Nolan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Jefferson.
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Start on North Mesa Street
1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
130.5 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3251
1388 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto FM 968 West
2.7 mi · 4 min · FM 968 West
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Turn right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East End Boulevard North
14.7 mi · 17 min · East End Boulevard North
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
1909 ft · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Henderson Street
1140 ft · 33 sec · West Henderson Street
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Turn right onto North Polk Street
114 m · 15 sec · North Polk Street
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Turn right onto West Lafayette Street
25 m · 4 sec · West Lafayette Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lafayette Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Jefferson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 802.6 miles (1291.6 km) and usually takes 13h 31m 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?
Roscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 400.8 miles from El Paso and 401.8 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 712.4 miles (1146.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.2 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 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 $107.02 one way or $214.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 251.7 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 Jefferson, 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Roscoe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
City of Sweetwater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roscoe.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 712.38 mi (1146.46 km).
#1 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson
City in Marion County, Texas, USA
| Population | 1,924 |
| Coordinates | 32.7573600, -94.3451900 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-94.34519, 32.75736)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 20h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $107.02 | $214.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $120.42 | $240.83 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $130.02 | $260.03 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $113.08 | $226.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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