El Paso to Grand Canyon: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is El Paso from Grand Canyon?
The distance from El Paso to Grand Canyon is 440.6 miles (709 km) as the crow flies. Grand Canyon is located NW of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 653.7 miles, taking about 11h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas and Grand Canyon in Arizona.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for El Paso and Grand Canyon. 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 El Paso to Grand Canyon
Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Grand Canyon
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 147 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
- You could travel this distance about 56.5 times to circle the Earth's equator