Driving from Midland to Piedras Negras
Piedras Negras lies 396 km (246 mi) south-east of Midland, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 22 min without stops, over roughly 483 km (300 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Midland | Piedras Negras | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 132,524 | 150,178 |
| Elevation | 862 m (2,828 ft) | 223 m (732 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Matamoros) |
| Postal codes | 79701–79712 | 20956–95226 |
What changes when you arrive in Piedras Negras
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 Midland to Piedras Negras
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Staying in Piedras Negras
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Common questions
How far is Piedras Negras from Midland?
396 km (246 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Midland; by road roughly 483 km (300 mi).
How long does it take to get from Midland to Piedras Negras by car?
About 5 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Midland and Piedras Negras?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Piedras Negras?
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.