Mexico City to Opelousas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mexico City from Opelousas?

The distance from Mexico City to Opelousas is 884.5 miles (1423.4 km) as the crow flies. Opelousas is located NNE of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1061.4 miles, taking about 21h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Mexico City is in Mexico, while Opelousas is in Louisiana, 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 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 Mexico City and Opelousas. 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.