Driving from Austin to Puebla
Puebla lies 1,248 km (776 mi) south of Austin, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 55 min without stops, over roughly 1,523 km (946 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Austin | Puebla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 974,447 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 73301–78799 | 15020–96670 |
Clocks in Puebla are 1 h behind Austin right now, so a 16 h 55 min journey lands only 15 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Puebla
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Austin to Puebla
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Staying in Puebla
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Puebla. Of the 224 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (89), and 22 are five-star. Across 151 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 66,357 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Puebla
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Common questions
How far is Puebla from Austin?
1,248 km (776 mi) in a straight line, south of Austin; by road roughly 1,523 km (946 mi).
How long does it take to get from Austin to Puebla by car?
About 16 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Austin and Puebla?
Puebla is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Puebla?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Puebla?
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Puebla, bookable on this site.
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.