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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.

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TempeNogales
CountryUnited StatesMexico
Population175,826264,782
Elevation360 m (1,181 ft)1,214 m (3,983 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Phoenix)UTC-7 (America/Hermosillo)
Postal codes85280–8528830934–94968

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

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find things to do on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator (opens www.viator.com in a new tab)
GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide (opens www.getyourguide.com in a new tab)
TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets (opens www.tiqets.com in a new tab)
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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.