Driving from Houston to Ojo de Agua
Ojo de Agua lies 1,180 km (733 mi) south of Houston, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h without stops, over roughly 1,439 km (894 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Houston | Ojo de Agua | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 386,290 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 2,250 m (7,382 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 13450–96963 |
Clocks in Ojo de Agua are 1 h behind Houston right now, so a 16 h journey lands only 15 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ojo de Agua
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 Ojo de Agua
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Common questions
How far is Ojo de Agua from Houston?
1,180 km (733 mi) in a straight line, south of Houston; by road roughly 1,439 km (894 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Ojo de Agua by car?
About 16 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Ojo de Agua?
Ojo de Agua is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Ojo de Agua?
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.