How far is Saint Jo, TX from El Paso, TX?

Fastest route

The distance between St Jo, Texas 76265 and El Paso, Texas is approximately 628 miles (1,010 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 9 hours and 12 minutes. The suggested route is via TX-59 S, I-20 W, and I-10 W. Please note that there may be a route closure, so it's advisable to check the conditions before you start your journey. Additionally, El Paso is in a different time zone than St Jo.

Directions

To get from St Jo, Texas 76265 to El Paso, Texas, follow these directions:

  1. Start by heading southeast toward E Boggess St.
  2. Turn right onto E Boggess St.
  3. At the first cross street, turn right onto US-82 W/S Broad St, and continue to follow US-82 W.
  4. Turn right onto TX-59 S/Hwy 59 S/W Clay St, and continue to follow TX-59 S.
  5. Continue onto US-380 W/W Belknap St, and keep following US-380 W.
  6. Continue straight onto TX-67 S/7th St.
  7. Pass by Dairy Queen (on the right in 25.8 mi), and continue straight to stay on US-180 W.
  8. Use the left lane to take the TX-351 exit.
  9. Turn right onto E Overland Trail.
  10. Use the left lane to take the ramp onto I-20 W.
  11. Continue on I-20 W, and then merge onto I-10 W.
  12. Take exit 19B toward Downtown Convention Ctr/Tourist Information Museums.
  13. Continue on E Missouri Ave, and then turn onto N Kansas St.
  14. Finally, turn left onto E Mills Ave.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Plan your journey ahead of time and check for any route closures or road conditions along the way.
  • ⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the entire trip, and consider refueling at suitable intervals.
  • 📅 Keep in mind the time zone difference between St Jo and El Paso.
  • 🚦 Observe traffic rules and regulations, and stay alert during your drive.
  • 📱 It's always a good idea to have a reliable navigation app or GPS device to assist you during the journey.
  • 🥤 Stay hydrated and take breaks during the long drive to stay refreshed.
  • 🕶️ Wear comfortable clothing and pack any necessary essentials for your trip, such as sunglasses, sunscreen, and snacks.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
615.37 mi
09h 44m
Flight
537.75 mi
865.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
537.75 mi
Kilometers
865.43 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
615.37 mi
Kilometers
990.35 km
Drive Time
09h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sat, Apr 18, 7:01 PM MDT
Return by in Saint Jo
Sun, Apr 19, 5:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Jo
2026-04-18T10:16
Arrive El Paso
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:45 PM to 4:15 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
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Jo
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
Brownfield
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Saint Jo
305.2 mi
04h 52m
To El Paso
310.3 mi
04h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Jo and El Paso.

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    1065 ft · 14 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    25.1 mi · 28 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene

    48.8 mi · 55 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock

    2000 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    3174 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East California Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West

  10. 10

    Continue on West Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · West Highway 82

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 82

    7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

  13. 13

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 82

    24.7 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Parkway Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Parkway Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Marsha Sharp Freeway

    26.3 mi · 30 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Seagraves Road

    40.4 mi · 43 min · Seagraves Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Avenue A

    1394 ft · 18 sec · West Avenue A

  20. 20

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    27.5 mi · 31 min · Hobbs Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on North Marland Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Marland Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on East Marland Street

    3007 ft · 45 sec · East Marland Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on East Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway

    33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  30. 30

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    21.4 mi · 27 min · Montana Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto East Paisano Drive

    2489 ft · 40 sec · East Paisano Drive

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard West

    50 m · 3 sec · Gateway Boulevard West

  33. 33

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Jo 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
38 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 17%
US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 15%
US 82 West
48.8 mi · 8%
Hobbs Highway
47.9 mi · 8%
Marsha Sharp Freeway
41.3 mi · 7%
Seagraves Road
40.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

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 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.7 mi
537.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownfield
04h 52m from Saint Jo
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Jo 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 Saint Jo to El Paso?

The road trip is about 615.4 miles (990.4 km) and usually takes 09h 44m 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?

Brownfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 305.2 miles from Saint Jo and 310.3 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 537.7 miles (865.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.7 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 $82.04 one way or $164.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 192.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Jo and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Jo and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 537.75 mi (865.43 km).

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#1 Saint Jo

City in Montague County, Texas, United States

Population1,032
Coordinates33.6948300, -97.5225200
Altitude348
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: US 82 (-97.522665, 33.694743)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 990 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.71 gal
82.2 L · about $82.04
Round trip
$164.08
43.42 gal · 164.4 L
Estimated CO2
192.9 kg one way
Round trip: 385.9 kg / 851 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $82.04 $164.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $92.31 $184.62
Premium $4.59 $99.67 $199.34
Diesel $3.99 $86.69 $173.38

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 · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint Jo, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Saint Jo is 10:16:44, although it is 09:16:44 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.