Origin
Jacksboro, TX
Afternoon in Jacksboro on Thursday
Local time
4:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksboro, TX to El Paso, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
10h 1m
Distance
599.5 mi
965 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$91
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 53m
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6 AM
10h 2m
8 AM
10h 20m
10 AM
10h 8m
12 PM
10h 6m
3 PM
10h 9m
5 PM
10h 19m
8 PM
9h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksboro, TX
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Trip Overview
This 599.5-mile journey from Jacksboro, TX to El Paso, TX is a substantial undertaking, clocking in at just over 10 hours of pure driving time. Given its length and the recommendation for 2 days, it's best approached as an overnight trip rather than a single-day dash. You'll primarily be navigating on I-20 and I-10, with a short section of US 281. The estimated fuel cost comes in around $91, so factor that into your budget. This long-distance drive traverses the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a consistent landscape for much of the way. Planning for at least two stops is advised to break up the extensive mileage.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
299.8 miles from Jacksboro, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10h 1m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience, with 99% of this route utilizing major interstates. The character of the drive is largely defined by long stretches of uninterrupted travel, including a significant 386.6-mile segment on I-20. This means you'll be covering a lot of ground efficiently, with minimal slowdowns or complex navigation. The route is best described as a long-distance drive, emphasizing steady progress across the Texas landscape. While not overly technical, the sheer distance requires sustained focus.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I-20 is the longest continuous segment at about 386.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-20 and I 10. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 281; TX 114 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 599.5 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 281; TX 114 / North Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 45.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 432.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 281; TX 114 / North Main Street
Turn sharp left onto US 281; TX 114 / North Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
45.4 mi into trip
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~52m in
Take the ramp toward I 20 West: Abilene
Navigation decision point
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
5
432.1 mi into trip
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~7h 16m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
598.8 mi into trip
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~9h 59m in
Take the exit toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
4
599.3 mi into trip
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~10h 1m in
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TX 20 / North Mesa Street
Turn left onto TX 20 / North Mesa Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-20 | 386.6 mi | 6h 23m |
| I 10 | 166.7 mi | 2h 43m |
| US 281 | 42.5 mi | 47m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Missouri Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I-20 Service Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Mesa Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I-20
— 386.6 mi, about 6h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksboro, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on this road
50 ft
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8 sec
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this road
2
Turn sharp left onto US 281; TX 114
2.5 mi
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3 min
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North Main Street
3
Continue on US 281; TX 199
4.8 mi
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5 min
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US 281; TX 199
4
Continue on US 281
38 mi
·
42 min
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US 281
5
Turn right onto I-20 Service Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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I-20 Service Road
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
7
Merge onto I 20
387 mi
·
6 hr 23 min
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I-20
8
Merge onto I 10
167 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 19B
Toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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East Missouri Avenue
11
Turn left onto TX 20
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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North Mesa Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
To best manage this 10-hour drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight driving and allow for a comfortable first day's travel. With two planned stops, you can effectively break up the nearly 600 miles into manageable segments. Keep a close eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on I-20, where services might be more spread out. A good pacing strategy involves stopping every 2-3 hours to stretch your legs and refuel. Consider making your overnight stop roughly halfway through the journey to ensure you arrive in El Paso feeling refreshed.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 299.8 miles from Jacksboro, TX, or about 5h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 386.6 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 132 miles or 2h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 299.8 miles or 5h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 299.8 miles or 5h 5m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near El Paso, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jacksboro, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jacksboro, TX
Aim for roughly 300 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 300 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 132 miles from Jacksboro, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I-20 for about 386.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 299.8 mi from Jacksboro, TX · 5h 5m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
198 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
396 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Pecos, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
300 mi · about 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 300 miles or 5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 132 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 299.8 miles from Jacksboro, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I-20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 386.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 300 miles or 5 hours on the road.
Arriving in El Paso, TX
The final approach into El Paso, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around El Paso, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach El Paso, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$90.59 one way
$181.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
210 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $99.15 | $198.31 |
| premium | $4.54 | $107.04 | $214.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $132.36 | $264.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$91
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$221–$331
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 209.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $63 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 179.9 | 2 | $62.95 | $28.78 |
| Efficient EV | 149.9 | 1 | $52.46 | $23.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 239.8 | 2 | $83.93 | $38.37 |
Gas CO2
210 kg
EV CO2
70 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
El Paso, TX
Afternoon in El Paso on Thursday
Local time
3:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Patchy Blowing Dust
SW 16 to 20 mph
7% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 1:54PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 1:45PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
59°F
Sweetwater, TX
198 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10h 1m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jacksboro, TX to El Paso, TX covers 599.5 miles and takes about 10h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I-20, I 10, US 281. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 300 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 299.8 miles from Jacksboro, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $90.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 599.5 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 281; TX 114 / North Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 45.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 432.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jacksboro, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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