Day trip from Tempe to Nogales
Nogales lies 251 km (156 mi) south of Tempe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 251 km (156 mi) apart, Nogales is a realistic day trip from Tempe: about 4 h 5 min each way by road.
| Tempe | Nogales | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 175,826 | 264,782 |
| Elevation | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1,214 m (3,983 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-7 (America/Hermosillo) |
| Postal codes | 85280–85288 | 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 Tempe?
251 km (156 mi) in a straight line, south of Tempe; by road roughly 306 km (190 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tempe to Nogales 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 Tempe 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.