Mexico City to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2341.6 miles 3768.4 km · straight line
2807 miles actual route 4517.4 km · driving distance
53h 44min estimated drive time
MXN 6460 - MXN 7951 estimated fuel cost
~5h 13min flight time
332° NNW bearing direction

How far is Mexico City from Seattle?

The distance from Mexico City to Seattle is 2341.6 miles (3768.4 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NNW of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2807 miles, taking about 53h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 5h 13min. Mexico City is in Mexico, while Seattle is in Washington, 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 Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 53h 44min MXN 6460 - MXN 7951 Flexible stops
Fly ~5h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~64h 29min $225–$421* Budget
Train ~69h 51min $337–$982* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mexico City & Seattle

Quick Facts

Mexico City
19.43°N, 99.13°W
America/Mexico_City
2240m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 781 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 195 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 10.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM