Cities Near Matamoros
Cities near Matamoros, Mexico: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Torreón, Victoria de Durango, Saltillo. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Matamoros, Mexico is Torreón, about 12 mi (19 km) away — roughly 40 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torreón | 12 mi / 19 km | 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Victoria de Durango | 137 mi / 221 km | 3 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Saltillo | 139 mi / 223 km | 3 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Ramos Arizpe | 142 mi / 229 km | 3 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Frontera | 147 mi / 236 km | 3 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Fresnillo | 164 mi / 263 km | 3 hr 48 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| García | 165 mi / 265 km | 3 hr 50 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Santa Catarina | 173 mi / 278 km | 4 hr 1 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Parral | 180 mi / 289 km | 4 hr 10 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Monterrey | 182 mi / 292 km | 4 hr 13 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Matamoros
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Torreón. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Matamoros
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Victoria de Durango, Saltillo, Ramos Arizpe, Frontera, Fresnillo. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Matamoros include Torreón, Victoria de Durango, Saltillo, Ramos Arizpe, Frontera. The closest is Torreón, about 12 miles (19 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Matamoros
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Torreón
- → Best time to visit Victoria de Durango
- → Best time to visit Saltillo
- → Best time to visit Ramos Arizpe
- → Best time to visit Frontera
- → Best time to visit Fresnillo
- → Best time to visit García
- → Best time to visit Santa Catarina
- → Best time to visit Parral
- → Best time to visit Monterrey