Mexico City to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1430 miles 2301.3 km · straight line
1748.1 miles actual route 2813.3 km · driving distance
33h 13min estimated drive time
MXN 4023 - MXN 4951 estimated fuel cost
~3h 23min flight time
20° NNE bearing direction

How far is Mexico City from St. Louis?

The distance from Mexico City to St. Louis is 1430 miles (2301.3 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located NNE of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1748.1 miles, taking about 33h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 23min. Mexico City is in Mexico, while St. Louis 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 St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 13min MXN 4023 - MXN 4951 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 52min $140–$262* Budget
Train ~43h 11min $210–$612* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mexico City & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Mexico City
19.43°N, 99.13°W
America/Mexico_City
2240m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 477 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 119 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM