Driving from San Antonio to Poza Rica de Hidalgo
Poza Rica de Hidalgo lies 994 km (618 mi) south of San Antonio, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 13 h 29 min without stops, over roughly 1,213 km (754 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| San Antonio | Poza Rica de Hidalgo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 1.5 million | 185,242 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
Clocks in Poza Rica de Hidalgo are 1 h behind San Antonio right now, so a 13 h 29 min journey lands only 12 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
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 Poza Rica de Hidalgo
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Common questions
How far is Poza Rica de Hidalgo from San Antonio?
994 km (618 mi) in a straight line, south of San Antonio; by road roughly 1,213 km (754 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Antonio to Poza Rica de Hidalgo by car?
About 13 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Antonio and Poza Rica de Hidalgo?
Poza Rica de Hidalgo is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Poza Rica de Hidalgo?
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.