Apache Junction to Mexico City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1232.1 miles 1982.8 km · straight line
1478.5 miles estimated 2379.4 km · driving distance
29h 45min estimated drive time
$142 - $175 estimated fuel cost
~2h 59min flight time
139° SE bearing direction

How far is Apache Junction from Mexico City?

The distance from Apache Junction to Mexico City is 1232.1 miles (1982.8 km) as the crow flies. Mexico City is located SE of Apache Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1478.5 miles, taking about 29h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 59min. Apache Junction is in Arizona, 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 Apache Junction and Mexico City. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Apache Junction to Mexico City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 45min $142 - $175 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 42min $118–$222* Budget
Train ~38h 41min $177–$517* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apache Junction & Mexico City

Quick Facts

Apache Junction
33.42°N, 111.55°W
America/Phoenix
525m 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 411 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients