Driving from San Antonio to San Luis Río Colorado
San Luis Río Colorado lies 1,587 km (986 mi) west of San Antonio, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 21 h 31 min without stops, over roughly 1,936 km (1,203 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| San Antonio | San Luis Río Colorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 1.5 million | 176,685 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-7 (America/Hermosillo) |
Clocks in San Luis Río Colorado are 2 h behind San Antonio right now, so a 21 h 31 min journey lands only 19 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Luis Río Colorado
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 San Luis Río Colorado
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Common questions
How far is San Luis Río Colorado from San Antonio?
1,587 km (986 mi) in a straight line, west of San Antonio; by road roughly 1,936 km (1,203 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Antonio to San Luis Río Colorado by car?
About 21 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Antonio and San Luis Río Colorado?
San Luis Río Colorado is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Hermosillo against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in San Luis Río Colorado?
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.