Moving from Denver, CO to El Paso, TX
Your Complete Guide
725
Miles
13.2 hrs
Drive Time
I-5 South
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Denver, CO
El Paso, TX
Cost of Living Index
120
82
Median Home Price
$550,000
$185,000
Median 1BR Rent
$1,600/mo
$800/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$120
$145
Grocery Index
102
90
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 725-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Denver, CO and El Paso, TX.
Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico's largest city set against the dramatic Sandia Mountains. A cultural crossroads with Native American, Spanish, and Western heritage.
International Balloon Fiesta, Old Town, and Breaking Bad filming locations
Colorado Springs, CO
A stunning mountain city home to Garden of the Gods and the US Olympic Training Center. Sits at the base of Pikes Peak.
Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, and military installations
State Transition Guide: Colorado → Texas
Moving from Colorado to Texas? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Update within 90 days of establishing residency in Texas
Vehicle Registration
Register vehicle within 30 days in Texas
Vehicle inspection: Required annually
Things to Know About Texas
- No state income tax but property taxes are relatively high
- Annual vehicle safety inspections required
- Texas is the only state that was an independent republic
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 725 miles via I-5 South, taking about 13.2 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 2 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.