Driving from Phoenix to Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes lies 1,605 km (998 mi) south-east of Phoenix, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 21 h 46 min without stops, over roughly 1,959 km (1,217 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Phoenix | Aguascalientes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 1.7 million | 722,250 |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 85001–85098 | 21738–70710 |
Clocks in Aguascalientes are 1 h ahead of Phoenix right now, so a 21 h 46 min journey lands 22 h 46 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Aguascalientes
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Phoenix to Aguascalientes
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Staying in Aguascalientes
Our booking partner lists 167 places to stay in Aguascalientes. Of the 109 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (57), and 4 are five-star. Across 56 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 11,794 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Aguascalientes from Phoenix?
1,605 km (998 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phoenix; by road roughly 1,959 km (1,217 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Aguascalientes by car?
About 21 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Aguascalientes?
Aguascalientes is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Phoenix).
What currency do I need in Aguascalientes?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Aguascalientes?
Our booking partner lists 167 places to stay in Aguascalientes, 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.