Distance from El Paso to Tucson (United States)

The distance between El Paso, Texas and Tucson, Arizona is 423 kilometers (263 miles).

El Paso, Texas, United States

Tucson, Arizona, United States

El Paso is located in western Texas near the border with Mexico, while Tucson is situated in southern Arizona, both cities are part of the southwestern United States. The straight-line distance between them is 423 kilometers, heading west.

El Paso is situated at an altitude of 1,137 meters above sea level, while Tucson is at 757 meters.

Driving route

The car route from El Paso to Tucson follows I-10 W, passing through the Chihuahuan Desert, with major stops in Las Cruces and Lordsburg, crossing the Arizona state line.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Chihuahuan Desert, Las Cruces, Lordsburg, Arizona state line.

Travel information

Summary

The trip crosses the Chihuahuan Desert, with notable landmarks like the Organ Mountains and the Arizona state line.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild temperatures or in fall for cultural events in Tucson, avoiding summer heat.

Climate

Tucson generally experiences a hotter and drier climate compared to El Paso, with more pronounced desert conditions.

Accessibility

Tucson offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to El Paso, making it visitor-friendly.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1 day
Motorcycle 6-8 hours
Car 5-6 hours
Helicopter 2-3 hours
Airplane 30-45 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
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)
Tucson, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 32.2217° N 110.9265° W

Elevation: 757 m (2,484 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA)
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
  • Marana Regional Airport (AVW)
  • Pinal Airpark (MZJ)
  • Sierra Vista Municipal Libby Army Air Field (FHU)

Other distances from El Paso

Distance 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

Other distances from Tucson

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Tucson to New York City 3,413 km
From Tucson to Los Angeles 712 km
From Tucson to Chicago 2,320 km
From Tucson to Houston 1,510 km
From Tucson to Phoenix 173 km

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Valencia, Spain Córdoba, Spain 421 km
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San Diego, United States Las Vegas, United States 427 km
San Pedro Sula, Honduras Managua, Nicaragua 419 km
Lahore, Pakistan New Delhi, India 427 km
Brussels, Belgium Leicester, United Kingdom 427 km

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