Mexico City to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1742 miles 2803.5 km · straight line
2090.4 miles estimated 3364.2 km · driving distance
42h 3min estimated drive time
MXN 4811 - MXN 5921 estimated fuel cost
~4h 0min flight time
11° NNE bearing direction

How far is Mexico City from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Mexico City to Rochester, Minnesota is 1742 miles (2803.5 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located NNE of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2090.4 miles, taking about 42h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 0min. Mexico City is in Mexico, while Rochester, Minnesota 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 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 Rochester, Minnesota. 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 Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 42h 3min MXN 4811 - MXN 5921 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~50h 28min $167–$314* Budget
Train ~54h 40min $251–$732* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mexico City & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Mexico City
19.43°N, 99.13°W
America/Mexico_City
2240m elevation
Rochester, Minnesota
44.02°N, 92.47°W
America/Chicago
312m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 581 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 145 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients