El Paso to Jefferson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

933.9 miles 1502.9 km · straight line
1147.2 miles actual route 1846.3 km · driving distance
20h 9min estimated drive time
$110 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Jefferson City?

The distance from El Paso to Jefferson City is 933.9 miles (1502.9 km) as the crow flies. Jefferson City is located NE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1147.2 miles, taking about 20h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas and Jefferson City in Missouri.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for El Paso and Jefferson City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from El Paso to Jefferson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 9min $110 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 11min $92–$172* Budget
Train ~26h 12min $138–$402* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Jefferson City

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m elevation
Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
Explore more routes from Jefferson City

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 311 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM