Driving from Puebla to College Station
College Station lies 1,301 km (809 mi) north of Puebla, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 51 min without stops, over roughly 1,588 km (987 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Puebla | College Station | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.7 million | 107,889 |
| Elevation | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) | 107 m (351 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 15020–96670 | 77840–77845 |
Clocks in College Station are 1 h ahead of Puebla right now, so a 19 h 51 min journey lands 20 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in College Station
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 College Station
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Staying in College Station
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Common questions
How far is College Station from Puebla?
1,301 km (809 mi) in a straight line, north of Puebla; by road roughly 1,588 km (987 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puebla to College Station by car?
About 19 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puebla and College Station?
College Station is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
What currency do I need in College Station?
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.