Clifton to El Paso: Road Trip Guide & Distance

518.3 miles 834.2 km · straight line
645.4 miles actual route 1038.6 km · driving distance
12h 45min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
167° SSE bearing direction

How far is Clifton from El Paso?

The distance from Clifton to El Paso is 518.3 miles (834.2 km) as the crow flies. El Paso is located SSE of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 645.4 miles, taking about 12h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado 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 Clifton 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 Clifton to El Paso

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 45min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 18min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 35min $77–$226* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Clifton & El Paso

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m 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 173 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM