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

The driving distance from Justin, TX to El Paso, TX is about 626.7 miles (1008.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 543.6 miles (874.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 54m 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
626.65 mi
09h 27m
Flight
543.63 mi
874.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
543.63 mi
Kilometers
874.88 km
Flight Time
01h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
626.65 mi
Kilometers
1008.49 km
Drive Time
09h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Wed, May 13, 2:57 AM MDT
Return by in Justin
Wed, May 13, 1:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Justin
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive El Paso
Wed, May 13, 3:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:27 PM to 3:57 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
5:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Justin
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 Justin
313 mi
04h 43m
To El Paso
313.6 mi
04h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto West 1st Street

    101 m · 14 sec · West 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Sealy Avenue

    615 ft · 30 sec · South Sealy Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Barrett Drive

    117 m · 19 sec · Barrett Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South FM 156

    4.7 mi · 7 min · South FM 156

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Blue Mound Road

    1154 ft · 16 sec · Blue Mound Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Old FM 156

    2278 ft · 32 sec · Old FM 156

  8. 8

    Continue on Eagle Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Eagle Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Freeway

    3277 ft · 1 min · North Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South, I 35W Express Toll South

    1407 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    6.2 mi · 6 min · I 35W TEXpress

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 Express Toll East, I 820 West

    1017 ft · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 820 West

    2644 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1017 ft · 13 sec · Northeast Loop

  17. 17

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Justin 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
594 mi · 95%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 2%
I 35W TEXpress
6.15 mi · 1%
South FM 156
4.68 mi · 1%
North Freeway
4.45 mi · 1%
Eagle Parkway
1.79 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
09h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.1 mi
543.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
04h 43m from Justin
Leave By
5:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Justin 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 Justin to El Paso?

The road trip is about 626.7 miles (1008.5 km) and usually takes 09h 27m 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 313 miles from Justin and 313.6 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 543.6 miles (874.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.1 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 $83.55 one way or $167.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 196.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Justin 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 Sunny around Justin and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Justin and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 543.63 mi (874.88 km).

Justin

#1 Justin

City in the United States

Population4,718
Coordinates33.0848400, -97.2961300
Altitude196
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: (-97.296192, 33.084871)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1008 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.11 gal
83.7 L · about $83.55
Round trip
$167.11
44.22 gal · 167.4 L
Estimated CO2
196.5 kg one way
Round trip: 393 kg / 866 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $83.55 $167.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $94.01 $188.02
Premium $4.59 $101.51 $203.01
Diesel $3.99 $88.29 $176.57

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Justin, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Justin is 18:30:16, although it is 17:30:16 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.