Driving from Tijuana to Laredo
Laredo lies 1,771 km (1,101 mi) east of Tijuana, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 27 h 1 min without stops, over roughly 2,161 km (1,343 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Tijuana | Laredo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.9 million | 256,153 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 22703 | 78040–78046 |
Clocks in Laredo are 2 h ahead of Tijuana right now, so a 27 h 1 min journey lands 29 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Laredo
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 Tijuana to Laredo
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Staying in Laredo
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Common questions
How far is Laredo from Tijuana?
1,771 km (1,101 mi) in a straight line, east of Tijuana; by road roughly 2,161 km (1,343 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Laredo by car?
About 27 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tijuana and Laredo?
Laredo is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Tijuana).
What currency do I need in Laredo?
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.