Guadalajara to Nogales: Road Trip Guide & Distance

874.8 miles 1407.9 km · straight line
1049.8 miles estimated 1689.5 km · driving distance
21h 7min estimated drive time
MXN 2416 - MXN 2974 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
329° NNW bearing direction

How far is Guadalajara from Nogales?

The distance from Guadalajara to Nogales is 874.8 miles (1407.9 km) as the crow flies. Nogales is located NNW of Guadalajara. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1049.8 miles, taking about 21h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Guadalajara is in Mexico, while Nogales is in Arizona, United States.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara to Nogales

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 7min MXN 2416 - MXN 2974 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 20min $84–$157* Budget
Train ~27h 27min $126–$367* Comfort

Quick Facts

Guadalajara
20.66°N, 103.35°W
America/Mexico_City
1566m 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 292 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients