El Paso to Riverside: Road Trip Guide & Distance

650.8 miles 1047.3 km · straight line
752.2 miles actual route 1210.6 km · driving distance
13h 11min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Riverside?

The distance from El Paso to Riverside is 650.8 miles (1047.3 km) as the crow flies. Riverside is located WNW of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 752.2 miles, taking about 13h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas and Riverside 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for El Paso and Riverside. 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 Riverside

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 11min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 49min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~17h 8min $90–$263* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Riverside

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m elevation
Riverside
33.95°N, 117.40°W
America/Los_Angeles
256m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 217 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM