Driving from Mérida to Jalapa
Jalapa lies 705 km (438 mi) south of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 10 h 45 min without stops, over roughly 860 km (535 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Mérida | Jalapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 1.2 million | 159,840 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 1,360 m (4,462 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 21001 |
What changes when you arrive in Jalapa
Crossing from Mexico into Guatemala: money changes from the Peso to the Quetzal (GTQ); the dialling code becomes +502; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book car hire from Mérida to Jalapa
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Staying in Jalapa
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Common questions
How far is Jalapa from Mérida?
705 km (438 mi) in a straight line, south of Mérida; by road roughly 860 km (535 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Jalapa by car?
About 10 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Jalapa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Jalapa?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
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.