El Paso to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

345.5 miles 556 km · straight line
430.2 miles actual route 692.4 km · driving distance
7h 29min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Phoenix?

The distance from El Paso to Phoenix is 345.5 miles (556 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located WNW of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 430.2 miles, taking about 7h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas and Phoenix in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 29min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 59min $34–$65* Budget
Train ~7h 7min $52–$151* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Phoenix

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM