How far is Jefferson, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Jefferson, TX to El Paso, TX is about 802.1 miles (1290.8 km), with a travel time of about 12h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 712.4 miles (1146.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 12h 03m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and El Paso.
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Start on West Lafayette Street
90 m · 15 sec · West Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto North Vale Street
114 m · 22 sec · North Vale Street
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Turn left onto West Henderson Street
765 ft · 21 sec · West Henderson Street
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
1909 ft · 60 sec · East Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Walcott Street
14.7 mi · 16 min · South Walcott Street
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Take the exit slight right
593 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue
5.7 mi · 7 min · East Grand Avenue
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
111.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mesa Street
1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
429 mi · 07h 09m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson 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 Jefferson to El Paso?
The road trip is about 802.1 miles (1290.8 km) and usually takes 12h 03m 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 400.7 miles from Jefferson and 401.3 miles from El Paso.
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 89.7 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 $106.95 one way or $213.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 251.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jefferson and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson and Sunny near El Paso.
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 Jefferson and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 712.38 mi (1146.46 km).
#1 Jefferson
City in Marion County, Texas, USA
| Population | 1,924 |
| Coordinates | 32.7573600, -94.3451900 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 20h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 02m |
| 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 | $106.95 | $213.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $120.33 | $240.66 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $129.93 | $259.85 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $113.00 | $226.00 |
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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