Driving from San Antonio to Magdalena Contreras
Magdalena Contreras lies 1,125 km (699 mi) south of San Antonio, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 15 min without stops, over roughly 1,372 km (852 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| San Antonio | Magdalena Contreras | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 1.5 million | 238,431 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 2,348 m (7,703 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
Clocks in Magdalena Contreras are 1 h behind San Antonio right now, so a 15 h 15 min journey lands only 14 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Magdalena Contreras
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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Staying in Magdalena Contreras
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Common questions
How far is Magdalena Contreras from San Antonio?
1,125 km (699 mi) in a straight line, south of San Antonio; by road roughly 1,372 km (852 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Antonio to Magdalena Contreras by car?
About 15 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Antonio and Magdalena Contreras?
Magdalena Contreras is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Magdalena Contreras?
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.