Day trip from Laredo to Piedras Negras
Piedras Negras lies 166 km (103 mi) north-west of Laredo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 166 km (103 mi) apart, Piedras Negras is a realistic day trip from Laredo: about 2 h 42 min each way by road.
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| Laredo | Piedras Negras | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 256,153 | 150,178 |
| Elevation | 132 m (433 ft) | 223 m (732 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Matamoros) |
| Postal codes | 78040–78046 | 20956–95226 |
What changes when you arrive in Piedras Negras
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.
Where to book tours and tickets in Piedras Negras
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Staying in Piedras Negras
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Common questions
How far is Piedras Negras from Laredo?
166 km (103 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Laredo; by road roughly 202 km (126 mi).
How long does it take to get from Laredo to Piedras Negras by road?
About 2 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Laredo and Piedras Negras?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Piedras Negras?
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 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.