Day trip from McAllen to Ciudad Benito Juárez
Ciudad Benito Juárez lies 196 km (122 mi) west of McAllen, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 196 km (122 mi) apart, Ciudad Benito Juárez is a realistic day trip from McAllen: about 3 h 11 min each way by road.
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| McAllen | Ciudad Benito Juárez | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 140,269 | 308,285 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 389 m (1,276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) |
Clocks in Ciudad Benito Juárez are 1 h behind McAllen right now, so a 3 h 11 min journey lands only 2 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ciudad Benito Juárez
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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Common questions
How far is Ciudad Benito Juárez from McAllen?
196 km (122 mi) in a straight line, west of McAllen; by road roughly 239 km (149 mi).
How long does it take to get from McAllen to Ciudad Benito Juárez by road?
About 3 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between McAllen and Ciudad Benito Juárez?
Ciudad Benito Juárez is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Monterrey against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Ciudad Benito Juárez?
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.