Mexico City to Port Arthur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

792.1 miles 1274.7 km · straight line
950.4 miles estimated 1529.6 km · driving distance
19h 7min estimated drive time
MXN 2187 - MXN 2692 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Mexico City from Port Arthur?

The distance from Mexico City to Port Arthur is 792.1 miles (1274.7 km) as the crow flies. Port Arthur is located NNE of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 950.4 miles, taking about 19h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Mexico City is in Mexico, while Port Arthur 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 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 Port Arthur. 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 Port Arthur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 7min MXN 2187 - MXN 2692 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 56min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~24h 51min $114–$333* Comfort

Quick Facts

Mexico City
19.43°N, 99.13°W
America/Mexico_City
2240m elevation
Port Arthur
29.89°N, 93.94°W
America/Chicago
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 264 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients