Driving from Piedras Negras to Austin
Austin lies 321 km (199 mi) north-east of Piedras Negras, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 53 min without stops, over roughly 391 km (243 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Piedras Negras | Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 150,178 | 974,447 |
| Elevation | 223 m (732 ft) | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Matamoros) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 20956–95226 | 73301–78799 |
What changes when you arrive in Austin
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Piedras Negras to Austin
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Staying in Austin
Our booking partner lists 1,276+ places to stay in Austin (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 713 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (328), and 9 are five-star. Across 248 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 142,527 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Austin from Piedras Negras?
321 km (199 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Piedras Negras; by road roughly 391 km (243 mi).
How long does it take to get from Piedras Negras to Austin by car?
About 4 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Piedras Negras and Austin?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Austin?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Austin?
Our booking partner lists 1,276+ places to stay in Austin, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.