How far is Jourdanton, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Jourdanton, TX to El Paso, TX is about 591.8 miles (952.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 512.4 miles (824.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 01m 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
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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 09h 00m.
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 Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jourdanton and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jourdanton and El Paso.
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Start on Zanderson Avenue
29 m · 6 sec · Zanderson Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
4.7 mi · 7 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
722 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East State Highway 97
3.5 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 97
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Turn left onto I-37 Frontage Road
792 ft · 24 sec · I-37 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 North
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
30.7 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
1054 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right
535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 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 Jourdanton and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
McDermott Freeway
Keep slight right
535 mi · 08h 34m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Jourdanton and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jourdanton to El Paso?
The road trip is about 591.8 miles (952.4 km) and usually takes 09h 00m 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?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 296.6 miles from Jourdanton and 295.2 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 512.4 miles (824.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.4 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 $78.91 one way or $157.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 185.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jourdanton 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 Jourdanton and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.
Sanderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jourdanton and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 512.39 mi (824.61 km).
#1 Jourdanton
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 4,436 |
| Coordinates | 28.9180300, -98.5464100 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 952 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 22m |
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 | $78.91 | $157.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $88.78 | $177.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $95.86 | $191.72 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $83.37 | $166.75 |
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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