Mexico City to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1655 miles 2663.5 km · straight line
1982.4 miles actual route 3190.3 km · driving distance
39h 20min estimated drive time
MXN 4562 - MXN 5615 estimated fuel cost
~3h 50min flight time
336° NNW bearing direction

How far is Mexico City from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Mexico City to Salt Lake City is 1655 miles (2663.5 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located NNW of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1982.4 miles, taking about 39h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 50min. Mexico City is in Mexico, while Salt Lake City is in Utah, 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 Salt Lake City. 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.

How to Get from Mexico City to Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 39h 20min MXN 4562 - MXN 5615 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~47h 12min $159–$297* Budget
Train ~51h 8min $238–$694* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mexico City & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Mexico City
19.43°N, 99.13°W
America/Mexico_City
2240m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 552 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 138 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM