Mexico City to Sulphur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

828.8 miles 1333.8 km · straight line
994.6 miles estimated 1600.6 km · driving distance
20h 0min estimated drive time
MXN 2289 - MXN 2817 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
25° NNE bearing direction

How far is Mexico City from Sulphur?

The distance from Mexico City to Sulphur is 828.8 miles (1333.8 km) as the crow flies. Sulphur is located NNE of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 994.6 miles, taking about 20h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Mexico City is in Mexico, while Sulphur is in Louisiana, 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 Sulphur. 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 Sulphur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 0min MXN 2289 - MXN 2817 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 0min $80–$149* Budget
Train ~26h 0min $119–$348* Comfort

Quick Facts

Mexico City
19.43°N, 99.13°W
America/Mexico_City
2240m elevation
Sulphur
30.24°N, 93.38°W
America/Chicago
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 276 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients