Driving from Chihuahua to Santa Maria
Santa Maria lies 1,525 km (948 mi) north-west of Chihuahua, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 15 min without stops, over roughly 1,860 km (1,156 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Chihuahua | Santa Maria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 925,762 | 105,093 |
| Elevation | 1,437 m (4,715 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Chihuahua) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 21700–99570 | 93454–93458 |
Clocks in Santa Maria are 1 h behind Chihuahua right now, so a 23 h 15 min journey lands only 22 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santa Maria
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 Santa Maria
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Staying in Santa Maria
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Common questions
How far is Santa Maria from Chihuahua?
1,525 km (948 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chihuahua; by road roughly 1,860 km (1,156 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chihuahua to Santa Maria by car?
About 23 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chihuahua and Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Chihuahua).
What currency do I need in Santa Maria?
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.