El Paso to Yuma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

480.1 miles 772.7 km · straight line
555.9 miles actual route 894.6 km · driving distance
9h 34min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Yuma?

The distance from El Paso to Yuma is 480.1 miles (772.7 km) as the crow flies. Yuma is located W of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 555.9 miles, taking about 9h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas and Yuma 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 Yuma. 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 Yuma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 34min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 29min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~9h 5min $67–$195* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Yuma

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m elevation
Yuma
32.73°N, 114.62°W
America/Phoenix
43m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM