Mexico City to Plano: Road Trip Guide & Distance

950.8 miles 1530.1 km · straight line
1140.9 miles estimated 1836.1 km · driving distance
22h 57min estimated drive time
MXN 2626 - MXN 3232 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Mexico City from Plano?

The distance from Mexico City to Plano is 950.8 miles (1530.1 km) as the crow flies. Plano is located N of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1140.9 miles, taking about 22h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Mexico City is in Mexico, while Plano 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. 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 Plano. 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 Plano

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 57min MXN 2626 - MXN 3232 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 32min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~29h 50min $137–$399* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mexico City & Plano

Quick Facts

Mexico City
19.43°N, 99.13°W
America/Mexico_City
2240m elevation
Plano
33.02°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 317 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients