McAllen to Mexico City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

471.3 miles 758.5 km · straight line
565.6 miles estimated 910.2 km · driving distance
11h 23min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
187° S bearing direction

How far is McAllen from Mexico City?

The distance from McAllen to Mexico City is 471.3 miles (758.5 km) as the crow flies. Mexico City is located S of McAllen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 565.6 miles, taking about 11h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. McAllen is in Texas, United States, while Mexico City is in Mexico.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for McAllen 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 McAllen to Mexico City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 23min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 40min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 49min $68–$198* Comfort

Quick Facts

McAllen
26.20°N, 98.23°W
America/Chicago
37m 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 157 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients