Driving from Mexico City to El Paso
El Paso lies 1,556 km (967 mi) north-west of Mexico City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 44 min without stops, over roughly 1,898 km (1,179 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Mexico City | El Paso | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 12.3 million | 678,815 |
| Elevation | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) | 1,137 m (3,730 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
What changes when you arrive in El Paso
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Mexico City to El Paso
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Staying in El Paso
Our booking partner lists 200 places to stay in El Paso. Of the 170 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (102), and 2 are five-star. Across 83 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 47,806 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in El Paso
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Common questions
How far is El Paso from Mexico City?
1,556 km (967 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mexico City; by road roughly 1,898 km (1,179 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexico City to El Paso by car?
About 23 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexico City and El Paso?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in El Paso?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in El Paso?
Our booking partner lists 200 places to stay in El Paso, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.