Albuquerque to Mexico City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1174.8 miles 1890.7 km · straight line
1384.8 miles actual route 2228.7 km · driving distance
27h 41min estimated drive time
$133 - $164 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
155° SSE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Mexico City?

The distance from Albuquerque to Mexico City is 1174.8 miles (1890.7 km) as the crow flies. Mexico City is located SSE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1384.8 miles, taking about 27h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Albuquerque is in New Mexico, United States, while Mexico City is in Mexico.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Mexico City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Mexico City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 41min $133 - $164 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 13min $111–$208* Budget
Train ~35h 59min $166–$485* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Mexico City

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Mexico City
19.43°N, 99.13°W
America/Mexico_City
2240m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 392 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM