Driving from Los Angeles to Los Mochis
Los Mochis lies 1,279 km (794 mi) south-east of Los Angeles, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 20 min without stops, over roughly 1,560 km (969 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Los Angeles | Los Mochis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 3.8 million | 256,613 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) |
| Postal codes | 90001–90189 | 33190–84505 |
What changes when you arrive in Los Mochis
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Los Angeles to Los Mochis
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Staying in Los Mochis
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Common questions
How far is Los Mochis from Los Angeles?
1,279 km (794 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Los Angeles; by road roughly 1,560 km (969 mi).
How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Los Mochis by car?
About 17 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Los Angeles and Los Mochis?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Los Mochis?
The Peso (MXN).
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.