Driving from Chihuahua to Phoenix
Phoenix lies 782 km (486 mi) north-west of Chihuahua, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 55 min without stops, over roughly 954 km (593 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chihuahua | Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 925,762 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 1,437 m (4,715 ft) | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Chihuahua) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Postal codes | 21700–99570 | 85001–85098 |
Clocks in Phoenix are 1 h behind Chihuahua right now, so a 11 h 55 min journey lands only 10 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Phoenix
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.
Where to book car hire from Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua?
782 km (486 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chihuahua; by road roughly 954 km (593 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chihuahua to Phoenix by car?
About 11 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chihuahua and Phoenix?
Phoenix is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Phoenix against America/Chihuahua).
What currency do I need in Phoenix?
The Dollar (USD).
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 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.