Driving from Houston to Coatzacoalcos
Coatzacoalcos lies 1,295 km (805 mi) south of Houston, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 33 min without stops, over roughly 1,580 km (982 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Houston | Coatzacoalcos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 310,698 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 96499 |
Clocks in Coatzacoalcos are 1 h behind Houston right now, so a 17 h 33 min journey lands only 16 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Coatzacoalcos
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.
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Staying in Coatzacoalcos
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Common questions
How far is Coatzacoalcos from Houston?
1,295 km (805 mi) in a straight line, south of Houston; by road roughly 1,580 km (982 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Coatzacoalcos by car?
About 17 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Coatzacoalcos?
Coatzacoalcos is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Coatzacoalcos?
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.