El Paso to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1498.3 miles 2411.3 km · straight line
1755.6 miles actual route 2825.3 km · driving distance
30h 46min estimated drive time
$169 - $208 estimated fuel cost
~3h 31min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is El Paso from New River Gorge?

The distance from El Paso to New River Gorge is 1498.3 miles (2411.3 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ENE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1755.6 miles, taking about 30h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 31min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

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. 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 New River Gorge. 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 New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 46min $169 - $208 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 55min $140–$263* Budget
Train ~40h 0min $211–$614* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m elevation
New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 499 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 125 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM