Driving from Houston to Ciudad Madero
Ciudad Madero lies 871 km (541 mi) south of Houston, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 49 min without stops, over roughly 1,063 km (661 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Houston | Ciudad Madero | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 197,216 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) |
Clocks in Ciudad Madero are 1 h behind Houston right now, so a 11 h 49 min journey lands only 10 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ciudad Madero
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 Houston to Ciudad Madero
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Staying in Ciudad Madero
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Common questions
How far is Ciudad Madero from Houston?
871 km (541 mi) in a straight line, south of Houston; by road roughly 1,063 km (661 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Ciudad Madero by car?
About 11 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Ciudad Madero?
Ciudad Madero is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Monterrey against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Ciudad Madero?
The Peso (MXN).
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.