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

The driving distance from Jacksboro, TX to El Paso, TX is about 571.5 miles (919.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 495.6 miles (797.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
571.46 mi
08h 40m
Flight
495.59 mi
797.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
495.59 mi
Kilometers
797.58 km
Flight Time
00h 59m

Driving Distance

Road route
571.46 mi
Kilometers
919.68 km
Drive Time
08h 40m

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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 08h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sat, May 30, 7:04 PM MDT
Return by in Jacksboro
Sun, May 31, 4:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksboro
2026-05-30T11:24
Arrive El Paso
Sat, May 30, 8:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:41 PM to 3:11 PM MDT

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

Leave by
6:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksboro
8:00 PM CDT
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 Jacksboro
299.5 mi
04h 20m
To El Paso
272 mi
04h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto North Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    37.7 mi · 43 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto I-20 Service Road

    1500 ft · 42 sec · I-20 Service Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene

    687 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I-20

    386.6 mi · 6 hr 24 min · I-20

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-20
553 mi · 97%
North Main Street
45.1 mi · 8%
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 mi
I-20 Service Road
0.28 mi
North Mesa Street
0.26 mi
Missouri Avenue
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I-20

Merge slight left onto I-20

387 mi · 06h 24m

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
08h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.9 mi
495.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
04h 20m from Jacksboro
Leave By
6:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksboro and Sunny near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 571.5 miles (919.7 km) and usually takes 08h 40m 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 299.5 miles from Jacksboro and 272 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 495.6 miles (797.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.9 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 CDT. 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 $76.18 one way or $152.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 179.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksboro and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 495.59 mi (797.58 km).

Jacksboro

#1 Jacksboro

City in Texas, USA

Population4,447
Coordinates33.2184500, -98.1586600
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
El Paso

#2 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
Start: US 281 (-98.158776, 33.218452)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 920 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.16 gal
76.33 L · about $76.18
Round trip
$152.37
40.32 gal · 152.66 L
Estimated CO2
179.2 kg one way
Round trip: 358.3 kg / 790 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $76.18 $152.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $85.72 $171.44
Premium $4.59 $92.55 $185.11
Diesel $3.99 $80.50 $161.00

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jacksboro, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Jacksboro is 11:24:12, although it is 10:24:12 in El Paso.

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.