Distance from Albuquerque to El Paso (United States)

The distance between Albuquerque, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas is 369 kilometers (229 miles).

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

El Paso, Texas, United States

Albuquerque is located in the central part of New Mexico, while El Paso is situated at the western tip of Texas, near the border with Mexico. The straight-line distance between them is 369 kilometers, heading south.

Albuquerque is situated at an altitude of 1,513 meters above sea level, while El Paso is at 1,137 meters.

Driving route

The drive from Albuquerque to El Paso follows I-25 South through the desert landscape, passing through Socorro and Las Cruces before reaching the Texas border.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Socorro, Bosque del Apache, Las Cruces, White Sands National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Albuquerque to El Paso crosses desert terrain, with notable landmarks like White Sands National Park along the way.

Best time to travel

Travel is best in spring and fall for mild temperatures, or in winter to avoid summer heat in El Paso.

Climate

El Paso generally has a warmer and drier climate compared to Albuquerque, with hotter summers and milder winters.

Accessibility

El Paso offers a range of accessibility features, including public transport and accessible public spaces, similar to Albuquerque.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 16-18 hours
Motorcycle 5-6 hours
Car 4-5 hours
Helicopter 1-2 hours
Airplane 30-45 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
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Albuquerque, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 35.0845° N 106.6511° W

Elevation: 1,513 m (4,964 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
  • Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
  • Los Alamos County Airport (LAM)
  • Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (GNT)
  • Socorro Municipal Airport (ONM)
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 Albuquerque

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Albuquerque to New York City 2,921 km
From Albuquerque to Los Angeles 1,069 km
From Albuquerque to Chicago 1,815 km
From Albuquerque to Houston 1,213 km
From Albuquerque to Phoenix 531 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

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Barcelona, Venezuela Valencia, Venezuela 364 km
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