Driving from Phoenix to Santa Catarina
Santa Catarina lies 1,416 km (880 mi) south-east of Phoenix, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 12 min without stops, over roughly 1,727 km (1,073 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Phoenix | Santa Catarina | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 1.7 million | 304,052 |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 675 m (2,215 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) |
| Postal codes | 85001–85098 | 02250–94732 |
Clocks in Santa Catarina are 1 h ahead of Phoenix right now, so a 19 h 12 min journey lands 20 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santa Catarina
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 Santa Catarina
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Staying in Santa Catarina
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Common questions
How far is Santa Catarina from Phoenix?
1,416 km (880 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phoenix; by road roughly 1,727 km (1,073 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Santa Catarina by car?
About 19 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Santa Catarina?
Santa Catarina is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Monterrey against America/Phoenix).
What currency do I need in Santa Catarina?
The Peso (MXN).
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.