Colorado Springs to El Paso: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Colorado Springs from El Paso?

The distance from Colorado Springs to El Paso is 497.5 miles (800.7 km) as the crow flies. El Paso is located SSW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 565.4 miles, taking about 11h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and El Paso in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Colorado Springs 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.