Driving from Mexicali to Tijuana
Tijuana lies 146 km (91 mi) west of Mexicali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 13 min without stops, over roughly 178 km (111 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Mexicali | Tijuana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1 million | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 22703 |
Where to book car hire from Mexicali to Tijuana
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Staying in Tijuana
Our booking partner lists 278 places to stay in Tijuana. Of the 161 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (68), and 5 are five-star. Across 90 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 50,436 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tijuana from Mexicali?
146 km (91 mi) in a straight line, west of Mexicali; by road roughly 178 km (111 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Tijuana by car?
About 2 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexicali and Tijuana?
No, both are on America/Tijuana at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tijuana?
Our booking partner lists 278 places to stay in Tijuana, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.