Distance from San Diego to El Paso by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to El Paso (TX) is 627 miles or 1009 kilometers or 545 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to El Paso is 723 miles (1165 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 96 miles or 156 km.

San Diego to El Paso Flight Route Map

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

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

The driving distance from San Diego, California to El Paso, Texas is 723 miles or 1165 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to El Paso, TX is 723 miles or 1165 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in El Paso, Texas.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to El Paso, Texas is approximately 723 miles (1165 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 San Diego, CA to El Paso, TX

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to El Paso, TX?
The total driving time is 12 hours, 41 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to El Paso take?
San Diego and El Paso are 12 hours 41 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 San Diego and El Paso

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

Current local time in San Diego	Current local time in El Paso
2025-12-22, 00:07:06 PST	2025-12-22, 01:07:06 MST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	723 mi	1165 km	627.85 nmi
Straight line distance	627 mi	1009 km	545 nmi
Difference	96 mi	156 km	82 nmi

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