Driving from Laredo to Ecatepec de Morelos
Ecatepec de Morelos lies 880 km (547 mi) south of Laredo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 56 min without stops, over roughly 1,073 km (667 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Laredo | Ecatepec de Morelos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 256,153 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 132 m (433 ft) | 2,306 m (7,566 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
Clocks in Ecatepec de Morelos are 1 h behind Laredo right now, so a 11 h 56 min journey lands only 10 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ecatepec de Morelos
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 Laredo to Ecatepec de Morelos
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Staying in Ecatepec de Morelos
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Ecatepec de Morelos. Of the 6 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (4). Guests have left 155 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ecatepec de Morelos from Laredo?
880 km (547 mi) in a straight line, south of Laredo; by road roughly 1,073 km (667 mi).
How long does it take to get from Laredo to Ecatepec de Morelos by car?
About 11 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Laredo and Ecatepec de Morelos?
Ecatepec de Morelos is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Ecatepec de Morelos?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Ecatepec de Morelos?
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Ecatepec de Morelos, 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.