El Paso to Palmdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

699.8 miles 1126.2 km · straight line
813.6 miles actual route 1309.3 km · driving distance
14h 30min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Palmdale?

The distance from El Paso to Palmdale is 699.8 miles (1126.2 km) as the crow flies. Palmdale is located WNW of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 813.6 miles, taking about 14h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas and Palmdale 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 Palmdale. 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 Palmdale

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 30min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 24min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~18h 51min $98–$285* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Palmdale

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m elevation
Palmdale
34.58°N, 118.12°W
America/Los_Angeles
810m 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