El Paso to North Platte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

720.3 miles 1159.2 km · straight line
899.2 miles actual route 1447.1 km · driving distance
16h 37min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
25° NNE bearing direction

How far is El Paso from North Platte?

The distance from El Paso to North Platte is 720.3 miles (1159.2 km) as the crow flies. North Platte is located NNE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 899.2 miles, taking about 16h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas and North Platte in Nebraska.

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 North Platte. 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 North Platte

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 37min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 56min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~21h 36min $108–$315* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & North Platte

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m elevation
North Platte
41.12°N, 100.77°W
America/Chicago
854m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 240 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM