Driving from Tuxtla to San Miguelito
San Miguelito lies 1,708 km (1,061 mi) south-east of Tuxtla, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 3 min without stops, over roughly 2,084 km (1,295 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Tuxtla | San Miguelito | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Panama |
| Population | 604,147 | 321,501 |
| Elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-5 (America/Panama) |
Clocks in San Miguelito are 1 h ahead of Tuxtla right now, so a 26 h 3 min journey lands 27 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Miguelito
Crossing from Mexico into Panama: money changes from the Peso to the Balboa (PAB); the dialling code becomes +507; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648811 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855.
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Staying in San Miguelito
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Common questions
How far is San Miguelito from Tuxtla?
1,708 km (1,061 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Tuxtla; by road roughly 2,084 km (1,295 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tuxtla to San Miguelito by car?
About 26 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 Miguelito?
San Miguelito is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Panama against America/Merida).
What currency do I need in San Miguelito?
The Balboa (PAB).
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.