Distance from Memphis to El Paso (United States)

The distance between Memphis, Tennessee and El Paso, Texas is 1,572 kilometers (977 miles).

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

El Paso, Texas, United States

Memphis is located in the southwestern part of Tennessee, while El Paso is situated in the westernmost corner of Texas, highlighting the vastness of the United States. The straight-line distance between them is 1,572 kilometers, heading west.

Memphis is at 84 meters above sea level, while El Paso is at 1,137 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Memphis to El Paso spans approximately 1790 km, primarily via I-40 W and I-10 W, passing through Little Rock, Dallas, and the vast landscapes of Texas, offering a diverse driving experience.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Little Rock, Dallas, Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Memphis to El Paso crosses the Mississippi River, traverses the plains of Arkansas, and reaches the desert landscapes of West Texas, with notable landmarks like the Mississippi River and Guadalupe Mountains.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to El Paso due to mild temperatures. Alternatively, winter offers cooler weather, avoiding the summer heat.

Climate

El Paso generally experiences a drier and warmer climate compared to Memphis, with less humidity and more sunshine throughout the year.

Accessibility

El Paso offers a range of accessibility features, including public transportation options and accessible public spaces, similar to Memphis, ensuring ease of movement for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 1 day
Car 18-20 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Memphis, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 35.1495° N 90.049° W

Elevation: 84 m (276 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Memphis International Airport (MEM)
  • Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA)
  • Olive Branch Airport (OLV)
  • Tunica Municipal Airport (UTM)
  • Tunica Municipal Airport (UTA)
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 Memphis

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Memphis to New York City 1,537 km
From Memphis to Los Angeles 2,581 km
From Memphis to Chicago 773 km
From Memphis to Houston 778 km
From Memphis to Phoenix 2,032 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

Cities within similar distances

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