Mexico City to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1516.1 miles 2440 km · straight line
1819.4 miles estimated 2928 km · driving distance
36h 36min estimated drive time
MXN 4187 - MXN 5153 estimated fuel cost
~3h 33min flight time
20° NNE bearing direction

How far is Mexico City from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Mexico City to Springfield, Illinois is 1516.1 miles (2440 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located NNE of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1819.4 miles, taking about 36h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 33min. Mexico City is in Mexico, while Springfield, Illinois is in Illinois, 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. 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. 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 Springfield, Illinois. 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 Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 36h 36min MXN 4187 - MXN 5153 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 55min $146–$273* Budget
Train ~47h 35min $218–$637* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mexico City & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Mexico City
19.43°N, 99.13°W
America/Mexico_City
2240m elevation
Springfield, Illinois
39.80°N, 89.64°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 505 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 126 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients