Driving from Mexicali to Monterrey
Monterrey lies 1,658 km (1,030 mi) south-east of Mexicali, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 17 min without stops, over roughly 2,023 km (1,257 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Mexicali | Monterrey | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 560 m (1,837 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 21913–95858 |
Clocks in Monterrey are 1 h ahead of Mexicali right now, so a 25 h 17 min journey lands 26 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Monterrey
Our booking partner lists 404 places to stay in Monterrey. Of the 253 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (135), and 23 are five-star. Across 143 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 80,968 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Monterrey from Mexicali?
1,658 km (1,030 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Mexicali; by road roughly 2,023 km (1,257 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Monterrey by car?
About 25 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexicali and Monterrey?
Monterrey is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Monterrey against America/Tijuana).
Where can I stay in Monterrey?
Our booking partner lists 404 places to stay in Monterrey, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.