Big Bend to Nogales: Road Trip Guide & Distance

480.5 miles 773.3 km · straight line
576.6 miles estimated 928 km · driving distance
11h 36min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Big Bend from Nogales?

The distance from Big Bend to Nogales is 480.5 miles (773.3 km) as the crow flies. Nogales is located WNW of Big Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 576.6 miles, taking about 11h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Big Bend in Texas 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Bend 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 Big Bend to Nogales

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 36min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 55min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~11h 1min $69–$202* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Bend & Nogales

Quick Facts

Big Bend
29.25°N, 103.25°W
America/Chicago
549m 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 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients