Day trip from San Antonio to Ciudad Acuña
Ciudad Acuña lies 238 km (148 mi) west of San Antonio, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 238 km (148 mi) apart, Ciudad Acuña is a realistic day trip from San Antonio: about 3 h 53 min each way by road.
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| San Antonio | Ciudad Acuña | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 1.5 million | 216,099 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 283 m (928 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Matamoros) |
What changes when you arrive in Ciudad Acuña
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 tours and tickets in Ciudad Acuña
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Staying in Ciudad Acuña
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Common questions
How far is Ciudad Acuña from San Antonio?
238 km (148 mi) in a straight line, west of San Antonio; by road roughly 291 km (181 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Antonio to Ciudad Acuña by road?
About 3 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Antonio and Ciudad Acuña?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ciudad Acuña?
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.