Driving from Houston to Tuxtla
Tuxtla lies 1,465 km (910 mi) south of Houston, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 51 min without stops, over roughly 1,787 km (1,110 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Houston | Tuxtla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 604,147 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Merida) |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 73440 |
Clocks in Tuxtla are 1 h behind Houston right now, so a 19 h 51 min journey lands only 18 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tuxtla
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 Tuxtla
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Staying in Tuxtla
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Common questions
How far is Tuxtla from Houston?
1,465 km (910 mi) in a straight line, south of Houston; by road roughly 1,787 km (1,110 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Tuxtla by car?
About 19 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Tuxtla?
Tuxtla is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Merida against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Tuxtla?
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.