Driving from Pasadena to Phoenix
Phoenix lies 1,649 km (1,025 mi) west of Pasadena, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 21 min without stops, over roughly 2,012 km (1,250 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Pasadena | Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 153,784 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Postal codes | 77501–77508 | 85001–85098 |
Clocks in Phoenix are 2 h behind Pasadena right now, so a 22 h 21 min journey lands only 20 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Pasadena to Phoenix
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Staying in Phoenix
Our booking partner lists 997 places to stay in Phoenix. Of the 725 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (382), and 7 are five-star. Across 170 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 109,945 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Phoenix from Pasadena?
1,649 km (1,025 mi) in a straight line, west of Pasadena; by road roughly 2,012 km (1,250 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pasadena to Phoenix by car?
About 22 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pasadena and Phoenix?
Phoenix is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Phoenix against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Phoenix?
Our booking partner lists 997 places to stay in Phoenix, 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.