Distance from Denver to El Paso (United States)

The distance between Denver, Colorado and El Paso, Texas is 896 kilometers (557 miles).

Denver, Colorado, United States

El Paso, Texas, United States

Denver is located in the central part of the United States while El Paso is situated in the southwestern region near the border with Mexico. The straight-line distance between them is 896 kilometers, heading south.

Denver is situated at an altitude of 1,636 meters above sea level, while El Paso is at 1,137 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Denver to El Paso travels south through Colorado on I-25, passing through Colorado Springs and Pueblo, then continues through New Mexico, passing Raton and Las Vegas, before reaching El Paso.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Raton, Las Vegas, Santa Fe.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Denver to El Paso crosses diverse landscapes, from the Rocky Mountains to the desert plains, passing through notable cities like Colorado Springs and Santa Fe.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild temperatures and blooming landscapes, or in fall for cooler weather and fewer tourists.

Climate

El Paso generally has a warmer and drier climate compared to Denver, with more sunshine and less precipitation throughout the year.

Accessibility

El Paso offers accessible public transportation and facilities, similar to Denver, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Helicopter 4-5 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Denver, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 39.7392° N 104.9847° W

Elevation: 1,636 m (5,367 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BKF)
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BFK)
  • Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)
  • Centennial Airport (APA)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)
El Paso, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 31.7587° N 106.4869° W

Elevation: 1,137 m (3,730 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • El Paso International Airport (ELP)
  • Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF)
  • Abraham González International Airport (CJS)
  • Condron Army Air Field (WSD)
  • Las Cruces International Airport (LRU)

Other distances from Denver

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Denver to New York City 2,625 km
From Denver to Los Angeles 1,338 km
From Denver to Chicago 1,479 km
From Denver to Houston 1,413 km
From Denver to Phoenix 943 km

Other distances from El Paso

Distances between cities Kilometers
From El Paso to New York City 3,064 km
From El Paso to Los Angeles 1,128 km
From El Paso to Chicago 2,013 km
From El Paso to Houston 1,087 km
From El Paso to Phoenix 557 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Denver and El Paso.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Pune, India Coimbatore, India 896 km
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Barcelona, Venezuela Cúcuta, Colombia 895 km
Charlotte, United States Hamilton, Canada 895 km
Saltillo, Mexico Arlington, United States 895 km
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico 895 km
Rosario, Argentina Asunción, Paraguay 897 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Ibagué, Colombia 898 km
Houston, United States Wichita, United States 898 km
Denver, United States Kansas City, United States 898 km
Torreón, Mexico Puebla, Mexico 899 km
Barquisimeto, Venezuela Ibagué, Colombia 899 km
Monterrey, Mexico Ciudad Juárez, Mexico 899 km
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Denver, United States Ciudad Juárez, Mexico 900 km
Glasgow, United Kingdom Paris, France 900 km
Mexico City, Mexico Nuevo Laredo, Mexico 892 km

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