Barstow to Nogales: Road Trip Guide & Distance

429.5 miles 691.2 km · straight line
515.4 miles estimated 829.4 km · driving distance
10h 22min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
123° ESE bearing direction

How far is Barstow from Nogales?

The distance from Barstow to Nogales is 429.5 miles (691.2 km) as the crow flies. Nogales is located ESE of Barstow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 515.4 miles, taking about 10h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Barstow in California and Nogales in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barstow and Nogales. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Barstow to Nogales

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 22min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 26min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 51min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barstow & Nogales

Quick Facts

Barstow
34.90°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
663m elevation
Nogales
31.34°N, 110.93°W
America/Phoenix
1168m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients