Arlington, Texas to El Paso: Road Trip Guide & Distance

551.8 miles 888.1 km · straight line
618.3 miles actual route 995.1 km · driving distance
10h 23min estimated drive time
$60 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from El Paso?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to El Paso is 551.8 miles (888.1 km) as the crow flies. El Paso is located W of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 618.3 miles, taking about 10h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to El Paso

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 23min $60 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 28min $49–$93* Budget
Train ~13h 30min $74–$216* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & El Paso

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM