Day trip from Nogales to Tempe
Tempe lies 251 km (156 mi) north of Nogales, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 251 km (156 mi) apart, Tempe is a realistic day trip from Nogales: about 4 h 5 min each way by road.
| Nogales | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 264,782 | 175,826 |
| Elevation | 1,214 m (3,983 ft) | 360 m (1,181 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Hermosillo) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Postal codes | 30934–94968 | 85280–85288 |
What changes when you arrive in Tempe
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 Tempe
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Art Museum | 60,000 | — |
The busiest is Arizona State University Art Museum at 60,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Tempe
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Staying in Tempe
Live rooms and prices for Tempe are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Tempe
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Common questions
How far is Tempe from Nogales?
251 km (156 mi) in a straight line, north of Nogales; by road roughly 306 km (190 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nogales to Tempe by road?
About 4 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nogales and Tempe?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tempe?
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.