Jacksonville, Florida to Mexico City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1326.5 miles 2134.8 km · straight line
1787.2 miles actual route 2876.3 km · driving distance
35h 30min estimated drive time
$172 - $212 estimated fuel cost
~3h 10min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Mexico City?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Mexico City is 1326.5 miles (2134.8 km) as the crow flies. Mexico City is located WSW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1787.2 miles, taking about 35h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 10min. Jacksonville, Florida is in Florida, 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. 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Mexico City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 30min $172 - $212 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 36min $143–$268* Budget
Train ~46h 9min $214–$626* Comfort

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 442 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM