Arlington, Texas to Guadalajara: Road Trip Guide & Distance

918.5 miles 1478.2 km · straight line
1052 miles actual route 1693.1 km · driving distance
20h 7min estimated drive time
$101 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
206° SSW bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Guadalajara?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Guadalajara is 918.5 miles (1478.2 km) as the crow flies. Guadalajara is located SSW of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1052 miles, taking about 20h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Arlington, Texas is in Texas, United States, while Guadalajara 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Arlington, Texas and Guadalajara. 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 Arlington, Texas to Guadalajara

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 7min $101 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 8min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~26h 9min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Guadalajara

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
Guadalajara
20.66°N, 103.35°W
America/Mexico_City
1566m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 306 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM