How far is El Paso, TX from Saint Jo, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Saint Jo, TX is about 611 miles (983.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 537.7 miles (865.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Saint Jo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Saint Jo.
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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
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street
2920 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Paisano Drive
2796 ft · 43 sec · East Paisano Drive
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Continue on Montana Avenue
5.2 mi · 8 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Montana Avenue
13.7 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Merge slight left onto South Canal Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Turn right onto West Greene Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Continue on West Marland Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard
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Continue on East Marland Street
3024 ft · 43 sec · East Marland Street
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Continue on South Marland Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Marland Boulevard
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Continue on East Seminole Highway
27.5 mi · 31 min · East Seminole Highway
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Continue on West Avenue A
1394 ft · 26 sec · West Avenue A
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Turn left onto North Main Street
40.4 mi · 43 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South 1st Street
2668 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Lubbock Road
14.5 mi · 16 min · Lubbock Road
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Continue straight
53.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on 4th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
24.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on 5th Street
93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · 5th Street
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Continue on West California Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West California Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3174 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82
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Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
48.1 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway
1441 ft · 20 sec · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
14.4 mi · 15 min · Central East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
42.9 mi · 49 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Saint Jo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 62
Continue on US Highway 62
102 mi · 01h 46m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Jo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Saint Jo?
The road trip is about 611 miles (983.3 km) and usually takes 11h 13m 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?
Brownfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 305.2 miles from El Paso and 305.8 miles from Saint Jo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 537.7 miles (865.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.3 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 $81.48 one way or $162.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 191.6 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 Saint Jo, 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 Saint Jo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Saint Jo. Straight-line distance: 537.75 mi (865.43 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 Saint Jo
City in Montague County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,032 |
| Coordinates | 33.6948300, -97.5225200 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Jo (-97.52252, 33.69483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 983 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 37m |
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 | $81.48 | $162.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $91.67 | $183.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $98.98 | $197.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $86.09 | $172.18 |
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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