Del Rio to Mexico City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

695 miles 1118.5 km · straight line
834 miles estimated 1342.2 km · driving distance
16h 47min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
170° S bearing direction

How far is Del Rio from Mexico City?

The distance from Del Rio to Mexico City is 695 miles (1118.5 km) as the crow flies. Mexico City is located S of Del Rio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 834 miles, taking about 16h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Del Rio is in Texas, 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Del Rio 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 Del Rio to Mexico City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 47min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 8min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 49min $100–$292* Comfort

Quick Facts

Del Rio
29.36°N, 100.90°W
America/Chicago
295m 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 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients