Driving from Thornton to Tijuana
Tijuana lies 1,353 km (841 mi) south-west of Thornton, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 21 min without stops, over roughly 1,651 km (1,026 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Thornton | Tijuana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 133,451 | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) |
| Postal codes | 80241 | 22703 |
Clocks in Tijuana are 1 h behind Thornton right now, so a 18 h 21 min journey lands only 17 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tijuana
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 Thornton to Tijuana
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Staying in Tijuana
Our booking partner lists 278 places to stay in Tijuana. Of the 161 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (68), and 5 are five-star. Across 90 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 50,436 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Tijuana
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Common questions
How far is Tijuana from Thornton?
1,353 km (841 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Thornton; by road roughly 1,651 km (1,026 mi).
How long does it take to get from Thornton to Tijuana by car?
About 18 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Thornton and Tijuana?
Tijuana is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Tijuana against America/Denver).
What currency do I need in Tijuana?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Tijuana?
Our booking partner lists 278 places to stay in Tijuana, 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.