Mesa to Mexico City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1242.9 miles 2000.3 km · straight line
1516.6 miles actual route 2440.7 km · driving distance
29h 12min estimated drive time
$146 - $180 estimated fuel cost
~3h 0min flight time
138° SE bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Mexico City?

The distance from Mesa to Mexico City is 1242.9 miles (2000.3 km) as the crow flies. Mexico City is located SE of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1516.6 miles, taking about 29h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 0min. Mesa is in Arizona, 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 Mesa 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 Mesa to Mexico City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 12min $146 - $180 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 2min $121–$227* Budget
Train ~37h 58min $182–$531* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Mexico City

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 414 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 104 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM