Buffalo, New York to El Paso: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1689.7 miles 2719.3 km · straight line
1968.7 miles actual route 3168.3 km · driving distance
35h 27min estimated drive time
$189 - $233 estimated fuel cost
~3h 54min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from El Paso?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to El Paso is 1689.7 miles (2719.3 km) as the crow flies. El Paso is located WSW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1968.7 miles, taking about 35h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 54min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York 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 Buffalo, New York 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 Buffalo, New York to El Paso

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 27min $189 - $233 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 32min $157–$295* Budget
Train ~46h 5min $236–$689* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & El Paso

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m 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 563 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 141 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM