Mexico City to Midland, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

887.1 miles 1427.7 km · straight line
1064.5 miles estimated 1713.2 km · driving distance
21h 25min estimated drive time
MXN 2450 - MXN 3015 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
349° NNW bearing direction

How far is Mexico City from Midland, Texas?

The distance from Mexico City to Midland, Texas is 887.1 miles (1427.7 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located NNW of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1064.5 miles, taking about 21h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Mexico City is in Mexico, while Midland, Texas is in Texas, United States.

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 Mexico City and Midland, Texas. 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 Mexico City to Midland, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 25min MXN 2450 - MXN 3015 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 42min $85–$160* Budget
Train ~27h 51min $128–$373* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mexico City & Midland, Texas

Quick Facts

Mexico City
19.43°N, 99.13°W
America/Mexico_City
2240m elevation
Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 296 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients