El Paso to San Luis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

488 miles 785.3 km · straight line
574.1 miles actual route 923.9 km · driving distance
9h 57min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is El Paso from San Luis?

The distance from El Paso to San Luis is 488 miles (785.3 km) as the crow flies. San Luis is located W of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 574.1 miles, taking about 9h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas and San Luis 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 San Luis. 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 San Luis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 57min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 56min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~9h 27min $69–$201* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & San Luis

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m elevation
San Luis
32.49°N, 114.78°W
America/Phoenix
40m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM