Driving from Mexicali to Lancaster
Lancaster lies 339 km (210 mi) north-west of Mexicali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 10 min without stops, over roughly 413 km (257 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Mexicali | Lancaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 161,103 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 718 m (2,356 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 93534–93586 |
What changes when you arrive in Lancaster
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 Mexicali to Lancaster
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Staying in Lancaster
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Common questions
How far is Lancaster from Mexicali?
339 km (210 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mexicali; by road roughly 413 km (257 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Lancaster by car?
About 5 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexicali and Lancaster?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Lancaster?
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.