Day trip from Ciudad Acuña to Laredo
Laredo lies 247 km (153 mi) south-east of Ciudad Acuña, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 247 km (153 mi) apart, Laredo is a realistic day trip from Ciudad Acuña: about 4 h 1 min each way by road.
| Ciudad Acuña | Laredo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 216,099 | 256,153 |
| Elevation | 283 m (928 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Matamoros) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
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 tours and tickets in Laredo
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Staying in Laredo
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Common questions
How far is Laredo from Ciudad Acuña?
247 km (153 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ciudad Acuña; by road roughly 301 km (187 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ciudad Acuña to Laredo by road?
About 4 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ciudad Acuña and Laredo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.