Day trip from Nogales to Mesa
Mesa lies 249 km (155 mi) north of Nogales, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 249 km (155 mi) apart, Mesa is a realistic day trip from Nogales: about 4 h 3 min each way by road.
| Nogales | Mesa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 264,782 | 471,825 |
| Elevation | 1,214 m (3,983 ft) | 380 m (1,247 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Hermosillo) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Postal codes | 30934–94968 | 85201–85277 |
What changes when you arrive in Mesa
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 tours and tickets in Mesa
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Mesa
Our booking partner lists 236 places to stay in Mesa. Of the 187 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (122). Across 40 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.4 out of 10. Guests have left 23,784 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Mesa
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Mesa from Nogales?
249 km (155 mi) in a straight line, north of Nogales; by road roughly 304 km (189 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nogales to Mesa by road?
About 4 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nogales and Mesa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Mesa?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Mesa?
Our booking partner lists 236 places to stay in Mesa, 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.