Mexico City to Somerton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1324.6 miles 2131.7 km · straight line
1589.5 miles estimated 2558 km · driving distance
31h 59min estimated drive time
MXN 3658 - MXN 4502 estimated fuel cost
~3h 10min flight time
316° NW bearing direction

How far is Mexico City from Somerton?

The distance from Mexico City to Somerton is 1324.6 miles (2131.7 km) as the crow flies. Somerton is located NW of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1589.5 miles, taking about 31h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 10min. Mexico City is in Mexico, while Somerton is in Arizona, 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 Somerton. 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 Somerton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 59min MXN 3658 - MXN 4502 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 23min $127–$238* Budget
Train ~41h 35min $191–$556* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mexico City & Somerton

Quick Facts

Mexico City
19.43°N, 99.13°W
America/Mexico_City
2240m elevation
Somerton
32.60°N, 114.71°W
America/Phoenix
32m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 442 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients