Day trip from Mexicali to Downey
Downey lies 289 km (179 mi) north-west of Mexicali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 289 km (179 mi) apart, Downey is a realistic day trip from Mexicali: about 4 h 42 min each way by road.
| Mexicali | Downey | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 114,219 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 90239–90242 |
What changes when you arrive in Downey
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.
What to see in Downey
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Library | 10,694,275 | 2016 |
The busiest is Los Angeles County Library at 10,694,275 visitors in 2016. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Downey
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Staying in Downey
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Common questions
How far is Downey from Mexicali?
289 km (179 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mexicali; by road roughly 352 km (219 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Downey by road?
About 4 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexicali and Downey?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Downey?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.