Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mexico City from Puerto Vallarta?

The distance from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta is 404.3 miles (650.6 km) as the crow flies. Puerto Vallarta is located WNW of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 523.4 miles, taking about 10h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in Mexico.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta. 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.