Driving from Scottsdale to Zapopan
Zapopan lies 1,651 km (1,026 mi) south-east of Scottsdale, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 23 min without stops, over roughly 2,014 km (1,252 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Scottsdale | Zapopan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 236,839 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 382 m (1,253 ft) | 1,565 m (5,135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 85250–85271 | 30812–63533 |
Clocks in Zapopan are 1 h ahead of Scottsdale right now, so a 22 h 23 min journey lands 23 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Zapopan
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 Scottsdale to Zapopan
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Staying in Zapopan
Our booking partner lists 47 places to stay in Zapopan. Of the 42 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (16). Guests have left 2,556 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zapopan from Scottsdale?
1,651 km (1,026 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Scottsdale; by road roughly 2,014 km (1,252 mi).
How long does it take to get from Scottsdale to Zapopan by car?
About 22 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Scottsdale and Zapopan?
Zapopan is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Phoenix).
What currency do I need in Zapopan?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Zapopan?
Our booking partner lists 47 places to stay in Zapopan, 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.