Distance from El Paso to San Diego by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from El Paso (TX) to San Diego (CA) is 627 miles or 1009 kilometers or 545 nautical miles.
Driving distance from El Paso to San Diego is 724 miles (1166 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 97 miles or 157 km.

El Paso to San Diego Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from El Paso, TX to San Diego, CA

The driving distance from El Paso, Texas to San Diego, California is 724 miles or 1166 km.
The total driving distance from El Paso, TX to San Diego, CA is 724 miles or 1166 kilometers. Your trip begins in El Paso, Texas. It ends in San Diego, California.
The driving distance from El Paso, Texas to San Diego, California is approximately 724 miles (1166 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 12 to 13 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from El Paso, TX to San Diego, CA

How long is the drive from El Paso, TX to San Diego, CA?
The total driving time is 12 hours, 40 minutes.
How long does a car ride from El Paso to San Diego take?
El Paso and San Diego are 12 hours 40 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 San Diego

Time difference between El Paso (TX) and San Diego (CA) is 1 Hours.
San Diego time is 1 Hours behind El Paso.

Current local time in El Paso	Current local time in San Diego
2025-12-19, 18:38:55 MST	2025-12-19, 17:38:55 PST

How Far is it Between El Paso Texas, USA and San Diego California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	724 mi	1166 km	628.72 nmi
Straight line distance	627 mi	1009 km	545 nmi
Difference	97 mi	157 km	83 nmi

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