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PhoenixDenton

Phoenix to Denton by train

Denton lies 1,387 km (862 mi) east of Phoenix, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 18 h 46 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,692 km (1,052 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

PhoenixDenton

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PhoenixDenton
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population1.7 million131,044
Elevation366 m (1,201 ft)206 m (676 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Phoenix)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Stations on recordUnion StationDowntown Denton Transit Center, Medpark
Postal codes85001–8509876201–76210

Clocks in Denton are 2 h ahead of Phoenix right now, so a 18 h 46 min journey lands 20 h 46 min later by the destination clock.

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Common questions

How far is Denton from Phoenix?

1,387 km (862 mi) in a straight line, east of Phoenix; by road roughly 1,692 km (1,052 mi).

How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Denton by train?

About 18 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Denton?

Denton is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Phoenix).

Where these facts come from

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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.