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

1278.2 miles 2057 km · straight line
1533.8 miles estimated 2468.4 km · driving distance
30h 51min estimated drive time
MXN 3530 - MXN 4344 estimated fuel cost
~3h 4min flight time
15° NNE bearing direction

How far is Mexico City from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Mexico City to Springfield, Missouri is 1278.2 miles (2057 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located NNE of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1533.8 miles, taking about 30h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 4min. Mexico City is in Mexico, while Springfield, Missouri is in Missouri, 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, Missouri. 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, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 51min MXN 3530 - MXN 4344 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 1min $123–$230* Budget
Train ~40h 6min $184–$537* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mexico City & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Mexico City
19.43°N, 99.13°W
America/Mexico_City
2240m elevation
Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 426 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients