Ann Arbor to El Paso: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1443.1 miles 2322.5 km · straight line
1734.9 miles actual route 2792 km · driving distance
30h 53min estimated drive time
$167 - $205 estimated fuel cost
~3h 24min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from El Paso?

The distance from Ann Arbor to El Paso is 1443.1 miles (2322.5 km) as the crow flies. El Paso is located WSW of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1734.9 miles, taking about 30h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 24min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor to El Paso

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 53min $167 - $205 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 4min $139–$260* Budget
Train ~40h 9min $208–$607* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & El Paso

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m 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 481 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 120 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM