Driving from Tijuana to El Monte
El Monte lies 198 km (123 mi) north-west of Tijuana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 2 min without stops, over roughly 242 km (150 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Tijuana | El Monte | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.9 million | 116,732 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 91 m (299 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 22703 | 91731–91735 |
What changes when you arrive in El Monte
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Tijuana to El Monte
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Staying in El Monte
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Common questions
How far is El Monte from Tijuana?
198 km (123 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tijuana; by road roughly 242 km (150 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to El Monte by car?
About 3 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tijuana and El Monte?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in El Monte?
The Dollar (USD).
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.