How far is Joshua, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Joshua, TX to El Paso, TX is about 610.7 miles (982.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 534.6 miles (860.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 42m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 51m.
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.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joshua and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joshua and El Paso.
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Start on the route
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
53 m · 12 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
118 m · 15 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 14th Street
2384 ft · 48 sec · West 14th Street
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Continue on West FM 917
1.4 mi · 3 min · West FM 917
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Take the ramp slight right toward CTP Toll North
2006 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oakmont Boulevard
1655 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Oakmont Boulevard
2394 ft · 1 min · Oakmont Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bryant Irvin Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bryant Irvin Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Loop 820
618 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Loop 820
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 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 Joshua 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 leaving Joshua 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 Joshua to El Paso?
The road trip is about 610.7 miles (982.8 km) and usually takes 08h 51m 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 308.6 miles from Joshua and 302 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 534.6 miles (860.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.1 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 $81.44 one way or $162.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 191.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Joshua 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 around Joshua and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joshua and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 534.55 mi (860.27 km).
#1 Joshua
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,202 |
| Coordinates | 32.4615300, -97.3880700 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 983 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 12m |
| 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 | $81.44 | $162.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $91.63 | $183.26 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $98.94 | $197.87 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $86.05 | $172.10 |
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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