Carlsbad, California to El Paso: Road Trip Guide & Distance

640.4 miles 1030.7 km · straight line
748.2 miles actual route 1204.1 km · driving distance
13h 10min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad, California from El Paso?

The distance from Carlsbad, California to El Paso is 640.4 miles (1030.7 km) as the crow flies. El Paso is located E of Carlsbad, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 748.2 miles, taking about 13h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad, California in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carlsbad, California 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 Carlsbad, California to El Paso

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 10min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 48min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~17h 7min $90–$262* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad, California & El Paso

Quick Facts

Carlsbad, California
33.16°N, 117.35°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m 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 213 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM