Las Vegas to Mexico City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1510.1 miles 2430.3 km · straight line
1816.5 miles actual route 2923.3 km · driving distance
35h 6min estimated drive time
$175 - $215 estimated fuel cost
~3h 32min flight time
136° SE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Mexico City?

The distance from Las Vegas to Mexico City is 1510.1 miles (2430.3 km) as the crow flies. Mexico City is located SE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1816.5 miles, taking about 35h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 32min. Las Vegas is in Nevada, 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Mexico City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 6min $175 - $215 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 7min $145–$272* Budget
Train ~45h 38min $218–$636* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Mexico City

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 503 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 126 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM