Day trip from Tijuana to Mexicali
Mexicali lies 146 km (91 mi) east of Tijuana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 146 km (91 mi) apart, Mexicali is a realistic day trip from Tijuana: about 2 h 22 min each way by road.
| Tijuana | Mexicali | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.9 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) |
| Postal codes | 22703 | 21396–22703 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Mexicali
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Staying in Mexicali
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in Mexicali. Of the 40 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (21), and 3 are five-star. Across 28 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 15,602 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mexicali from Tijuana?
146 km (91 mi) in a straight line, east of Tijuana; by road roughly 178 km (111 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Mexicali by road?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tijuana and Mexicali?
No, both are on America/Tijuana at the moment.
Where can I stay in Mexicali?
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in Mexicali, bookable on this site.
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.