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

The driving distance from Josephine, TX to El Paso, TX is about 673.6 miles (1084 km), with a travel time of about 10h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 600.3 miles (966.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 37m 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
673.6 mi
10h 18m
Flight
600.33 mi
966.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
600.33 mi
Kilometers
966.13 km
Flight Time
01h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
673.6 mi
Kilometers
1084.05 km
Drive Time
10h 18m

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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 10h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Tue, May 5, 10:02 AM MDT
Return by in Josephine
Tue, May 5, 9:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Josephine
2026-05-05T00:44
Arrive El Paso
Tue, May 5, 11:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:19 PM to 4:49 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
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Josephine
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
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Josephine
336.4 mi
05h 09m
To El Paso
337.2 mi
05h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farm-to-Market Road 1777

    107 m · 11 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1777

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 66

    1 km · 57 sec · Highway 66

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    1383 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    2027 ft · 43 sec · South Elm Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Interstate 30

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Interstate 30

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West

    1097 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway

    30.1 mi · 35 min · Congressman Ralph Hall Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    30.9 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Josephine 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
603 mi · 90%
Tom Landry Freeway
30.9 mi · 5%
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
30.1 mi · 4%
Farm-to-Market Road 1777
6.05 mi · 1%
West Interstate 30
1.12 mi
Highway 66
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

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 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.3 mi
600.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
05h 09m from Josephine
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Josephine and Mostly Cloudy near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 673.6 miles (1084 km) and usually takes 10h 18m 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?

Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 336.4 miles from Josephine and 337.2 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 600.3 miles (966.1 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 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 $89.83 one way or $179.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 211.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Josephine and Mostly Cloudy near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Josephine and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 600.33 mi (966.13 km).

Josephine

#1 Josephine

City in Collin County, Texas

Population2,545
Coordinates33.0612300, -96.3072000
Altitude177
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: Farm-to-Market Road 1777 (-96.307379, 33.061238)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1084 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.77 gal
89.98 L · about $89.83
Round trip
$179.65
47.54 gal · 179.96 L
Estimated CO2
211.2 kg one way
Round trip: 422.5 kg / 931 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $89.83 $179.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $101.07 $202.14
Premium $4.59 $109.13 $218.26
Diesel $3.99 $94.91 $189.83

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Josephine, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Josephine is 00:44:24, although it is 23:44:24 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.