Distance from El Paso to Columbus by Car and Plane

The flight distance from El Paso (TX) to Columbus (OH) is 1428 miles or 2298 kilometers or 1240 nautical miles.
Driving distance from El Paso to Columbus is 1585 miles (2551 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 157 miles or 253 km.

Flight distance from El Paso, TX to Columbus, OH in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between El Paso and Columbus is 1428 miles or 2298 km.
The nearest airport to El Paso, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to Columbus, is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

What is the average flight time from El Paso to Columbus?

Flight time from El Paso, TX to Columbus, OH is 3 hours 16 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

El Paso to Columbus Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between El Paso, TX and Columbus, OH
This map shows the distance from El Paso, TX, Usa to Columbus, OH, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from El Paso, Texas to Columbus, Ohio is displayed below.

Driving distance from El Paso, TX to Columbus, OH

The driving distance from El Paso, Texas to Columbus, Ohio is 1585 miles or 2551 km.
The total driving distance from El Paso, TX to Columbus, OH is 1585 miles or 2551 kilometers. Your trip begins in El Paso, Texas. It ends in Columbus, Ohio.
The driving distance from El Paso, Texas to Columbus, Ohio is approximately 1585 miles (2551 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 29 to 30 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from El Paso, TX to Columbus, OH

How long is the drive from El Paso, TX to Columbus, OH?
The total driving time is 29 hours, 13 minutes.
How long does a car ride from El Paso to Columbus take?
El Paso and Columbus are 29 hours 13 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between El Paso and Columbus

Time difference between El Paso (TX) and Columbus (OH) is 2 Hours.
Columbus time is 2 Hours ahead of El Paso.

Current local time in El PasoCurrent local time in Columbus
2025-12-18, 20:55:25 MST2025-12-18, 22:55:25 EST
How Far is it Between El Paso Texas, USA and Columbus Ohio, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between El Paso, TX and Columbus, OH in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1585 mi 2551 km 1376.41 nmi
Straight line distance 1428 mi 2298 km 1240 nmi
Difference 157 mi 253 km 136 nmi

El Paso Details

El Paso is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 31° 45' 31.4'' Longitude: W 106° 29' 12.9''
Latitude31.75872
Longitude-106.48693
StateTexas
Nearest airports to El Paso

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Columbus Details

Columbus is located in Ohio, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 59' 6.9'' Longitude: W 82° 59' 5.2''
Latitude39.98524
Longitude-82.98477
StateOhio
Nearest airports to Columbus

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between El Paso, TX and Columbus, OH
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 53 hours 8 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 39 hours 51 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 35 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 31 hours 53 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 28 hours 59 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 26 hours 34 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 24 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 22 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 21 hours 15 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 19 hours 55 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 18 hours 45 minutes