Driving from Mexicali to Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities lies 1,547 km (962 mi) north of Mexicali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 36 min without stops, over roughly 1,888 km (1,173 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Mexicali | Tri-Cities | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 244,036 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 106 m (348 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
What changes when you arrive in Tri-Cities
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 Tri-Cities
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Staying in Tri-Cities
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Common questions
How far is Tri-Cities from Mexicali?
1,547 km (962 mi) in a straight line, north of Mexicali; by road roughly 1,888 km (1,173 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Tri-Cities by car?
About 23 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexicali and Tri-Cities?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tri-Cities?
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.