Columbus, Ohio to El Paso: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1426.4 miles 2295.5 km · straight line
1643.7 miles actual route 2645.2 km · driving distance
29h 17min estimated drive time
$158 - $195 estimated fuel cost
~3h 22min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from El Paso?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to El Paso is 1426.4 miles (2295.5 km) as the crow flies. El Paso is located WSW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1643.7 miles, taking about 29h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 22min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to El Paso

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 17min $158 - $195 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 8min $131–$247* Budget
Train ~38h 4min $197–$575* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & El Paso

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 475 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 119 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM