How far is El Paso, TX from Denver City, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Denver City, TX is about 269 miles (432.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
268.97 mi
05h 12m
Flight
229.14 mi
368.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.14 mi
Kilometers
368.77 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.97 mi
Kilometers
432.87 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denver City
Wed, Jun 10, 7:43 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Wed, Jun 10, 11:55 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-06-10T13:31
Arrive Denver City
Wed, Jun 10, 6:43 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 2:12 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:36 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dell City
TX

City in Hudspeth County, Texas, United States

From El Paso
134.4 mi
02h 36m
To Denver City
134.6 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Denver City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Denver City.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mesa Street

    1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

    995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street

    2920 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Paisano Drive

    2796 ft · 43 sec · East Paisano Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Montana Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  11. 11

    Continue on National Parks Highway

    33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Canal Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northwest County Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Northwest County Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Joe Harvey Boulevard

    1 mi · 1 min · Joe Harvey Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on West Navajo Drive

    1 mi · 1 min · West Navajo Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Dal Paso Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North Dal Paso Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Denver City Highway

    15 mi · 22 min · North Denver City Highway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    13.7 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    18 m · 2 sec · North Main Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Denver City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 38%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 15%
National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 12%
North Denver City Highway
28.6 mi · 11%
Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 8%
Montana Avenue
18.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
229.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dell City
02h 36m from El Paso
Leave By
6:36 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving El Paso and Mostly Clear near Denver City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Denver City?

The road trip is about 269 miles (432.9 km) and usually takes 05h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dell City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.4 miles from El Paso and 134.6 miles from Denver City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.86 one way or $71.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Denver City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around El Paso and Mostly Clear near Denver City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Denver City. Straight-line distance: 229.14 mi (368.77 km).

El Paso

#1 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
Denver City

#2 Denver City

Town in Texas, United States

Population4,883
Coordinates32.9645500, -102.8291000
Altitude1089
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Denver City (-102.8291, 32.96455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.49 gal
35.93 L · about $35.86
Round trip
$71.73
18.98 gal · 71.86 L
Estimated CO2
84.3 kg one way
Round trip: 168.7 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.86 $71.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.35 $80.70
Premium $4.59 $43.57 $87.14
Diesel $3.99 $37.89 $75.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Jun 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Denver City, TX. The current time in El Paso is 13:31:10, although it is 14:31:10 in Denver City.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.