Mexico City to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1641 miles 2641 km · straight line
1969.2 miles estimated 3169.2 km · driving distance
39h 37min estimated drive time
MXN 4532 - MXN 5578 estimated fuel cost
~3h 48min flight time
341° NNW bearing direction

How far is Mexico City from Rock Springs?

The distance from Mexico City to Rock Springs is 1641 miles (2641 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located NNW of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1969.2 miles, taking about 39h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 48min. Mexico City is in Mexico, while Rock Springs is in Wyoming, 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. 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. 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 Rock Springs. 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 Rock Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 39h 37min MXN 4532 - MXN 5578 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~47h 32min $158–$295* Budget
Train ~51h 30min $236–$689* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mexico City & Rock Springs

Quick Facts

Mexico City
19.43°N, 99.13°W
America/Mexico_City
2240m elevation
Rock Springs
41.59°N, 109.20°W
America/Denver
1947m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 547 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 137 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients