How far is El Paso, TX from Joshua, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Joshua, TX is about 617.8 miles (994.3 km), with a travel time of about 10h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 534.6 miles (860.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 40m 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 10h 20m.
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.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Joshua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Joshua.
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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
10.3 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bryant Irvin Road
1753 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Loop 820
2684 ft · 60 sec · Southwest Loop 820
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Turn right onto Chisholm Trail Parkway
2020 ft · 42 sec · Chisholm Trail Parkway
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Continue on CTP Toll South
1624 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway
14.8 mi · 16 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 917: Joshua, Godley
2606 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West FM 917
1.6 mi · 3 min · West FM 917
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Continue on West 14th Street
2384 ft · 55 sec · West 14th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
118 m · 15 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
53 m · 10 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn left
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Joshua.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Joshua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Joshua?
The road trip is about 617.8 miles (994.3 km) and usually takes 10h 20m 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 308.6 miles from El Paso and 309.3 miles from Joshua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 534.6 miles (860.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.2 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 $82.38 one way or $164.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 193.7 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 Joshua, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Joshua.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Joshua. Straight-line distance: 534.55 mi (860.27 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 Joshua
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,202 |
| Coordinates | 32.4615300, -97.3880700 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Joshua (-97.38807, 32.46153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 994 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 42m |
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 | $82.38 | $164.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $92.69 | $185.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $100.08 | $200.17 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $87.05 | $174.09 |
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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