Driving from Juan Díaz to Tuxtla
Tuxtla lies 1,711 km (1,063 mi) north-west of Juan Díaz, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 6 min without stops, over roughly 2,088 km (1,297 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Juan Díaz | Tuxtla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Panama | Mexico |
| Population | 100,636 | 604,147 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Panama) | UTC-6 (America/Merida) |
| Postal codes | 02006–07101 | 73440 |
Clocks in Tuxtla are 1 h behind Juan Díaz right now, so a 26 h 6 min journey lands only 25 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tuxtla
Crossing from Panama into Mexico: money changes from the Balboa 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 Tuxtla from Juan Díaz?
1,711 km (1,063 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Juan Díaz; by road roughly 2,088 km (1,297 mi).
How long does it take to get from Juan Díaz to Tuxtla by car?
About 26 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Juan Díaz and Tuxtla?
Tuxtla is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Merida against America/Panama).
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.