El Paso to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

699.8 miles 1126.2 km · straight line
802.7 miles actual route 1291.9 km · driving distance
14h 6min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Los Angeles?

The distance from El Paso to Los Angeles is 699.8 miles (1126.2 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WNW of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 802.7 miles, taking about 14h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas and Los Angeles in California.

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 El Paso and Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 6min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 55min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~18h 20min $96–$281* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 233 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM