Driving from Zapopan to Tempe
Tempe lies 1,643 km (1,021 mi) north-west of Zapopan, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 3 min without stops, over roughly 2,004 km (1,245 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Zapopan | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 175,826 |
| Elevation | 1,565 m (5,135 ft) | 360 m (1,181 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Postal codes | 30812–63533 | 85280–85288 |
Clocks in Tempe are 1 h behind Zapopan right now, so a 25 h 3 min journey lands only 24 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tempe
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Zapopan to Tempe
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Staying in Tempe
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Common questions
How far is Tempe from Zapopan?
1,643 km (1,021 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Zapopan; by road roughly 2,004 km (1,245 mi).
How long does it take to get from Zapopan to Tempe by car?
About 25 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zapopan and Tempe?
Tempe is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Phoenix against America/Mexico_City).
What currency do I need in Tempe?
The Dollar (USD).
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 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.