Driving from Phoenix to Zacatecas
Zacatecas lies 1,507 km (937 mi) south-east of Phoenix, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 26 min without stops, over roughly 1,839 km (1,143 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Phoenix | Zacatecas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 1.7 million | 129,011 |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 85001–85098 | 21070–86955 |
Clocks in Zacatecas are 1 h ahead of Phoenix right now, so a 20 h 26 min journey lands 21 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Zacatecas
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.
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Staying in Zacatecas
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Common questions
How far is Zacatecas from Phoenix?
1,507 km (937 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phoenix; by road roughly 1,839 km (1,143 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Zacatecas by car?
About 20 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Zacatecas?
Zacatecas is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Phoenix).
What currency do I need in Zacatecas?
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.