How far am I from the Arizona border?

Use your location to measure the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of Arizona: from outside the state, that is the way in; from inside, the calculator says so and measures to its line with California, Nevada, Utah and New Mexico or its coast, whichever is nearest.

How far are you from Arizona?

On a phone this uses GPS. The calculator opens with Arizona already selected and measures from your exact spot.

What borders Arizona?

Arizona borders California, Nevada, Utah and New Mexico, and has an international border with Mexico. Arizona is shown in green and the states it borders in blue; click one to open its page.

  • Arizona
  • Neighbouring states
  • Mexico

How far Arizona's cities are from its borders

CityNearest border withDistance
TucsonMexico60 miles (97 km)
PhoenixSonora (Mexico)116 miles (187 km)
MesaSonora (Mexico)120 miles (193 km)

Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point of the border, measured October 8, 2026. On the Great Lakes and along rivers the state line runs through the water. A city whose nearest edge is the coast is left out.

Questions

How far am I from the Arizona border?

Tap "Use my location" on this page. On a phone it uses GPS, and the calculator measures the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of Arizona, in miles and kilometers.

What borders Arizona?

Arizona borders California, Nevada, Utah and New Mexico, and has an international border with Mexico.

Is this the driving distance?

No. It is the straight-line distance (as the crow flies) to the nearest point of the state. The drive to the state line is usually longer.

What if I am already in Arizona?

The calculator says you are inside Arizona and gives the distance to its nearest edge, which can be its coast rather than a land border. It also shows how far you are from your own state's border and the country border.

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