El Paso to The Dalles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is El Paso from The Dalles?

The distance from El Paso to The Dalles is 1237.5 miles (1991.5 km) as the crow flies. The Dalles is located NW of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1545.5 miles, taking about 27h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 59min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas and The Dalles in Oregon.

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 The Dalles. 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.