Driving from Ciudad Juárez to Independence
Independence lies 1,363 km (847 mi) north-east of Ciudad Juárez, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 47 min without stops, over roughly 1,663 km (1,033 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Ciudad Juárez | Independence | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 117,255 |
| Elevation | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) | 319 m (1,047 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Ciudad_Juarez) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 35180 | 64050–64058 |
Clocks in Independence are 1 h ahead of Ciudad Juárez right now, so a 20 h 47 min journey lands 21 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Independence
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 Ciudad Juárez to Independence
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Staying in Independence
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Common questions
How far is Independence from Ciudad Juárez?
1,363 km (847 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ciudad Juárez; by road roughly 1,663 km (1,033 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ciudad Juárez to Independence by car?
About 20 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ciudad Juárez and Independence?
Independence is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Ciudad_Juarez).
What currency do I need in Independence?
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.