Houston to Poza Rica de Hidalgo by bus
Poza Rica de Hidalgo lies 1,048 km (651 mi) south of Houston, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 3 min including stops, over roughly 1,278 km (794 mi) of road.
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| Houston | Poza Rica de Hidalgo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 185,242 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
Clocks in Poza Rica de Hidalgo are 1 h behind Houston right now, so a 19 h 3 min journey lands only 18 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
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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Common questions
How far is Poza Rica de Hidalgo from Houston?
1,048 km (651 mi) in a straight line, south of Houston; by road roughly 1,278 km (794 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Poza Rica de Hidalgo by bus?
About 19 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Poza Rica de Hidalgo?
Poza Rica de Hidalgo is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Poza Rica de Hidalgo?
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.