Dallas to El Paso vs. Denver to El Paso: Which Is Closer?

Dallas is closer to El Paso than Denver is.

Distances

• Dallas → El Paso: ~630 miles (1,014 km) via I-20 W / I-10 W.
• Denver → El Paso: ~680 miles (1,094 km) via I-25 S.

Dallas saves ~50 miles / 1 hour of driving.

Drive Times

• Dallas: 9.5–10.5 hours.
• Denver: 10–11 hours.

Why It Matters

Both routes are straight interstate shots. Dallas route stays lower elevation; Denver route crosses Raton Pass (7,834 ft) and can have winter weather delays.

Flying

Dallas (DFW) → El Paso (ELP): 1h 45m, many flights.
Denver (DEN) → El Paso (ELP): 1h 50m, fewer flights.