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Ciudad de Villa de ÁlvarezTepic

Driving from Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez to Tepic

Tepic lies 277 km (172 mi) north-west of Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 4 h 13 min without stops, over roughly 338 km (210 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

Ciudad de Villa de ÁlvarezTepic

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Ciudad de Villa de ÁlvarezTepic
CountryMexicoMexico
Population117,600332,863
Elevation531 m (1,742 ft)950 m (3,117 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Mexico_City)UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan)

Clocks in Tepic are 1 h behind Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez right now, so a 4 h 13 min journey lands only 3 h 13 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book car hire from Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez to Tepic

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Common questions

How far is Tepic from Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez?

277 km (172 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez; by road roughly 338 km (210 mi).

How long does it take to get from Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez to Tepic by car?

About 4 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez and Tepic?

Tepic is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mazatlan against America/Mexico_City).

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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.