Day trip from Monterrey to Laredo
Laredo lies 218 km (135 mi) north of Monterrey, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 218 km (135 mi) apart, Laredo is a realistic day trip from Monterrey: about 3 h 33 min each way by road.
| Monterrey | Laredo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.1 million | 256,153 |
| Elevation | 560 m (1,837 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 21913–95858 | 78040–78046 |
Clocks in Laredo are 1 h ahead of Monterrey right now, so a 3 h 33 min journey lands 4 h 33 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 tours and tickets in Laredo
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Staying in Laredo
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Common questions
How far is Laredo from Monterrey?
218 km (135 mi) in a straight line, north of Monterrey; by road roughly 266 km (165 mi).
How long does it take to get from Monterrey to Laredo by road?
About 3 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Monterrey and Laredo?
Laredo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Monterrey).
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.