Driving from Monterrey to Mexicali
Mexicali lies 1,658 km (1,030 mi) north-west of Monterrey, -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.
| Monterrey | Mexicali | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.1 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 560 m (1,837 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) |
| Postal codes | 21913–95858 | 21396–22703 |
Clocks in Mexicali are 1 h behind Monterrey right now, so a 25 h 17 min journey lands only 24 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Monterrey to Mexicali
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Staying in Mexicali
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in Mexicali. Of the 40 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (21), and 3 are five-star. Across 28 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 15,602 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mexicali from Monterrey?
1,658 km (1,030 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Monterrey; by road roughly 2,023 km (1,257 mi).
How long does it take to get from Monterrey to Mexicali 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 Monterrey and Mexicali?
Mexicali is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Tijuana against America/Monterrey).
Where can I stay in Mexicali?
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in Mexicali, bookable on this site.
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.