Driving from Phoenix to Piedras Negras
Piedras Negras lies 1,219 km (758 mi) south-east of Phoenix, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 32 min without stops, over roughly 1,487 km (924 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Phoenix | Piedras Negras | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 1.7 million | 150,178 |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 223 m (732 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-5 (America/Matamoros) |
| Postal codes | 85001–85098 | 20956–95226 |
Clocks in Piedras Negras are 2 h ahead of Phoenix right now, so a 16 h 32 min journey lands 18 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
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.
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Common questions
How far is Piedras Negras from Phoenix?
1,219 km (758 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phoenix; by road roughly 1,487 km (924 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Piedras Negras by car?
About 16 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Piedras Negras?
Piedras Negras is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Matamoros against America/Phoenix).
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.