Mexico City to San Benito: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mexico City from San Benito?

The distance from Mexico City to San Benito is 472.7 miles (760.7 km) as the crow flies. San Benito is located NNE of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 567.2 miles, taking about 11h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Mexico City is in Mexico, while San Benito is in Texas, United States.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mexico City and San Benito. 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.