Driving from Phoenix to Guadalajara
Guadalajara lies 1,661 km (1,032 mi) south-east of Phoenix, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 31 min without stops, over roughly 2,026 km (1,259 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
Open Guadalajara in Google Maps
| Phoenix | Guadalajara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 1.7 million | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 1,546 m (5,072 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 85001–85098 | 21573–99363 |
Clocks in Guadalajara are 1 h ahead of Phoenix right now, so a 22 h 31 min journey lands 23 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Guadalajara
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Phoenix to Guadalajara
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Staying in Guadalajara
Our booking partner lists 1,046+ places to stay in Guadalajara (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 506 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (242), and 20 are five-star. Across 274 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 156,900 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Guadalajara from Phoenix?
1,661 km (1,032 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phoenix; by road roughly 2,026 km (1,259 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Guadalajara by car?
About 22 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Guadalajara?
Guadalajara is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Phoenix).
What currency do I need in Guadalajara?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Guadalajara?
Our booking partner lists 1,046+ places to stay in Guadalajara, 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.