Alexandria to El Paso: Road Trip Guide & Distance

826.8 miles 1330.6 km · straight line
939 miles actual route 1511.2 km · driving distance
15h 53min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Alexandria from El Paso?

The distance from Alexandria to El Paso is 826.8 miles (1330.6 km) as the crow flies. El Paso is located W of Alexandria. By car, the driving distance is approximately 939 miles, taking about 15h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Alexandria in Louisiana and El Paso in Texas.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Alexandria and El Paso. 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 Alexandria to El Paso

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 53min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 4min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~20h 39min $113–$329* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alexandria & El Paso

Quick Facts

Alexandria
31.31°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
23m elevation
El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 276 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM