Cities Near El Paso
Cities near El Paso, Texas: 6 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Las Cruces, Nuevo Casas Grandes, Agua Prieta. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to El Paso, Texas is Las Cruces, about 42 mi (67 km) away — roughly 1 hr 15 min by road. Below, 6 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | 42 mi / 67 km | 1 hr 15 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Nuevo Casas Grandes | 125 mi / 202 km | 2 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Agua Prieta | 183 mi / 294 km | 4 hr 15 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Chihuahua | 217 mi / 349 km | 4 hr 44 min | 54 min | Short break |
| Albuquerque | 230 mi / 370 km | 5 hr 1 min | 55 min | Short break |
| Cuauhtémoc | 233 mi / 374 km | 5 hr 4 min | 56 min | Short break |
Day trips from El Paso
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Las Cruces. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from El Paso
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Nuevo Casas Grandes. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near El Paso include Las Cruces, Nuevo Casas Grandes, Agua Prieta, Chihuahua, Albuquerque. The closest is Las Cruces, about 42 miles (67 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.