Day trip from Tepic to Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes lies 273 km (169 mi) east of Tepic, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 273 km (169 mi) apart, Aguascalientes is a realistic day trip from Tepic: about 4 h 26 min each way by road.
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| Tepic | Aguascalientes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 332,863 | 722,250 |
| Elevation | 950 m (3,117 ft) | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 21961–81856 | 21738–70710 |
Clocks in Aguascalientes are 1 h ahead of Tepic right now, so a 4 h 26 min journey lands 5 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Aguascalientes
Our booking partner lists 167 places to stay in Aguascalientes. Of the 109 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (57), and 4 are five-star. Across 56 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 11,794 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Aguascalientes from Tepic?
273 km (169 mi) in a straight line, east of Tepic; by road roughly 333 km (207 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tepic to Aguascalientes by road?
About 4 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tepic and Aguascalientes?
Aguascalientes is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Mazatlan).
Where can I stay in Aguascalientes?
Our booking partner lists 167 places to stay in Aguascalientes, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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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.