Driving from Piedras Negras to Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi lies 322 km (200 mi) east of Piedras Negras, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 55 min without stops, over roughly 393 km (244 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Piedras Negras | Corpus Christi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 150,178 | 316,239 |
| Elevation | 223 m (732 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Matamoros) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 20956–95226 | 78401–78480 |
What changes when you arrive in Corpus Christi
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Piedras Negras to Corpus Christi
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Staying in Corpus Christi
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Common questions
How far is Corpus Christi from Piedras Negras?
322 km (200 mi) in a straight line, east of Piedras Negras; by road roughly 393 km (244 mi).
How long does it take to get from Piedras Negras to Corpus Christi by car?
About 4 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Piedras Negras and Corpus Christi?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Corpus Christi?
The Dollar (USD).
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.