Driving from Puebla to Brownsville
Brownsville lies 766 km (476 mi) north of Puebla, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 41 min without stops, over roughly 934 km (580 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Puebla | Brownsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.7 million | 186,738 |
| Elevation | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 15020–96670 | 78520–78526 |
Clocks in Brownsville are 1 h ahead of Puebla right now, so a 11 h 41 min journey lands 12 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Brownsville
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 Puebla to Brownsville
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Staying in Brownsville
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Common questions
How far is Brownsville from Puebla?
766 km (476 mi) in a straight line, north of Puebla; by road roughly 934 km (580 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puebla to Brownsville by car?
About 11 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puebla and Brownsville?
Brownsville is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
What currency do I need in Brownsville?
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.