Mexico City to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1796.8 miles 2891.7 km · straight line
2094.3 miles actual route 3370.4 km · driving distance
38h 38min estimated drive time
MXN 4820 - MXN 5932 estimated fuel cost
~4h 7min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Mexico City from Minneapolis?

The distance from Mexico City to Minneapolis is 1796.8 miles (2891.7 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located N of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2094.3 miles, taking about 38h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 7min. Mexico City is in Mexico, while Minneapolis is in Minnesota, 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Minneapolis. 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 Mexico City to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 38min MXN 4820 - MXN 5932 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~46h 22min $168–$314* Budget
Train ~50h 13min $251–$733* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mexico City & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Mexico City
19.43°N, 99.13°W
America/Mexico_City
2240m elevation
Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 599 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 150 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM