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

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Justin, TX is about 627.1 miles (1009.3 km), with a travel time of about 10h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 543.6 miles (874.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
627.17 mi
10h 32m
Flight
543.63 mi
874.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
543.63 mi
Kilometers
874.88 km
Flight Time
01h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
627.17 mi
Kilometers
1009.33 km
Drive Time
10h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Justin
Wed, May 13, 5:49 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Wed, May 13, 3:21 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-05-12T18:16
Arrive Justin
Wed, May 13, 4:49 AM MDT
Route Timing
10h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:33 PM to 7:03 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
2:54 PM 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
Midland
TX

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

From El Paso
313.3 mi
05h 16m
To Justin
313.9 mi
05h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.5 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, US 287: Denton, Fort Worth

    1680 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton

    1816 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 287 North: Denton

    1 km · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto North Freeway

    2010 ft · 26 sec · North Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North

    879 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    9 mi · 9 min · I 35W TEXpress

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto North Freeway

    3063 ft · 37 sec · North Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Eagle Parkway

    1746 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Freeway

    780 ft · 18 sec · North Freeway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Eagle Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Eagle Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Old FM 156

    2278 ft · 32 sec · Old FM 156

  20. 20

    Continue on Blue Mound Road

    1154 ft · 18 sec · Blue Mound Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South FM 156

    4.9 mi · 7 min · South FM 156

  22. 22

    Continue on North FM 156

    628 ft · 22 sec · North FM 156

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    39 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 94%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.5 mi · 2%
I 35W TEXpress
9.05 mi · 1%
West Freeway
5.6 mi · 1%
South FM 156
4.92 mi · 1%
Eagle Parkway
2.22 mi
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
10h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.5 mi
543.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
05h 16m from El Paso
Leave By
2:54 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Justin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 627.1 miles (1009.3 km) and usually takes 10h 32m 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 313.3 miles from El Paso and 313.9 miles from Justin.

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

The direct path is about 543.6 miles (874.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.5 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 $83.63 one way or $167.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 196.7 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 Justin, 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 Mostly Sunny near Justin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Justin. Straight-line distance: 543.63 mi (874.88 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
Justin

#2 Justin

City in the United States

Population4,718
Coordinates33.0848400, -97.2961300
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Justin (-97.29613, 33.08484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1009 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.13 gal
83.77 L · about $83.63
Round trip
$167.26
44.26 gal · 167.54 L
Estimated CO2
196.7 kg one way
Round trip: 393.3 kg / 867 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $83.63 $167.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $94.10 $188.19
Premium $4.59 $101.60 $203.20
Diesel $3.99 $88.37 $176.73

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Justin, TX. The current time in El Paso is 18:16:35, although it is 19:16:35 in Justin.

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.