Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Cadiz by car

Driving takes about 19 h 43 min without stops, over roughly 1,578 km (980 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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The two ends, side by side
	Santa Cruz de Tenerife	Cadiz
Country	Spain	Spain
Population	211,359	116,979
Elevation	55 m (180 ft)	22 m (72 ft)
Time now	UTC+1 (Atlantic/Canary)	UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid)
Postal codes	38001–38320	11001–11080

Clocks in Cadiz are 1 h ahead of Santa Cruz de Tenerife right now, so a 19 h 43 min journey lands 20 h 43 min later by the destination clock.

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Common questions

How far is Cadiz from Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

1,293 km (804 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Santa Cruz de Tenerife; by road roughly 1,578 km (980 mi).

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Cadiz by car?

About 19 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Cadiz?

Cadiz is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Atlantic/Canary).

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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.

Driving from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Cadiz