Driving from Tuxtla to San Antonio
San Antonio lies 1,512 km (939 mi) north of Tuxtla, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 3 min without stops, over roughly 1,844 km (1,146 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Tuxtla | San Antonio | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 604,147 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 202 m (663 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 73440 | 78201–78299 |
Clocks in San Antonio are 1 h ahead of Tuxtla right now, so a 23 h 3 min journey lands 24 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Antonio
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 Tuxtla to San Antonio
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Staying in San Antonio
Our booking partner lists 1,271+ places to stay in San Antonio (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 812 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (447), and 2 are five-star. Across 355 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 244,086 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is San Antonio from Tuxtla?
1,512 km (939 mi) in a straight line, north of Tuxtla; by road roughly 1,844 km (1,146 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tuxtla to San Antonio by car?
About 23 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tuxtla and San Antonio?
San Antonio is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Merida).
What currency do I need in San Antonio?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in San Antonio?
Our booking partner lists 1,271+ places to stay in San Antonio, bookable on this site.
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.