Driving from Culiacán to Mazatlán
Mazatlán lies 202 km (125 mi) south-east of Culiacán, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 5 min without stops, over roughly 246 km (153 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Culiacán | Mazatlán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 808,416 | 381,583 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) |
Where to book car hire from Culiacán to Mazatlán
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Staying in Mazatlán
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Common questions
How far is Mazatlán from Culiacán?
202 km (125 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Culiacán; by road roughly 246 km (153 mi).
How long does it take to get from Culiacán to Mazatlán by car?
About 3 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Culiacán and Mazatlán?
No, both are on America/Mazatlan at the moment.
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.