Driving from Houston to Veracruz
Veracruz lies 1,179 km (733 mi) south of Houston, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 59 min without stops, over roughly 1,439 km (894 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Houston | Veracruz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 428,323 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 22117–96673 |
Clocks in Veracruz are 1 h behind Houston right now, so a 15 h 59 min journey lands only 14 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Veracruz
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 Veracruz
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Staying in Veracruz
Our booking partner lists 287 places to stay in Veracruz. Of the 179 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (84), and 7 are five-star. Across 101 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 53,666 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Veracruz
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Common questions
How far is Veracruz from Houston?
1,179 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 Veracruz by car?
About 15 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Veracruz?
Veracruz is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Veracruz?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Veracruz?
Our booking partner lists 287 places to stay in Veracruz, bookable on this site.
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.