Driving from Chihuahua to Downey
Downey lies 1,286 km (799 mi) north-west of Chihuahua, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 37 min without stops, over roughly 1,569 km (975 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chihuahua | Downey | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 925,762 | 114,219 |
| Elevation | 1,437 m (4,715 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Chihuahua) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 21700–99570 | 90239–90242 |
Clocks in Downey are 1 h behind Chihuahua right now, so a 19 h 37 min journey lands only 18 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Downey
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Common questions
How far is Downey from Chihuahua?
1,286 km (799 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chihuahua; by road roughly 1,569 km (975 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chihuahua to Downey by car?
About 19 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chihuahua and Downey?
Downey is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Chihuahua).
What currency do I need in Downey?
The Dollar (USD).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.