Day trip from McAllen to Ciudad Apodaca
Ciudad Apodaca lies 201 km (125 mi) west of McAllen, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 201 km (125 mi) apart, Ciudad Apodaca is a realistic day trip from McAllen: about 3 h 17 min each way by road.
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| McAllen | Ciudad Apodaca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 140,269 | 467,157 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 431 m (1,414 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) |
Clocks in Ciudad Apodaca are 1 h behind McAllen right now, so a 3 h 17 min journey lands only 2 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ciudad Apodaca
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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Staying in Ciudad Apodaca
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Common questions
How far is Ciudad Apodaca from McAllen?
201 km (125 mi) in a straight line, west of McAllen; by road roughly 246 km (153 mi).
How long does it take to get from McAllen to Ciudad Apodaca by road?
About 3 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between McAllen and Ciudad Apodaca?
Ciudad Apodaca is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Monterrey against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Ciudad Apodaca?
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.