Day trip from Phoenix to Nogales
Nogales lies 261 km (162 mi) south-east of Phoenix, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 261 km (162 mi) apart, Nogales is a realistic day trip from Phoenix: about 4 h 14 min each way by road.
| Phoenix | Nogales | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 1.7 million | 264,782 |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 1,214 m (3,983 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-7 (America/Hermosillo) |
| Postal codes | 85001–85098 | 30934–94968 |
What changes when you arrive in Nogales
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 tours and tickets in Nogales
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Staying in Nogales
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Common questions
How far is Nogales from Phoenix?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phoenix; by road roughly 318 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Nogales by road?
About 4 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Nogales?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Nogales?
The Peso (MXN).
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.