Mexico City to Texas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

737.1 miles 1186.2 km · straight line
884.5 miles estimated 1423.4 km · driving distance
17h 48min estimated drive time
MXN 2035 - MXN 2505 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
20° NNE bearing direction

How far is Mexico City from Texas City?

The distance from Mexico City to Texas City is 737.1 miles (1186.2 km) as the crow flies. Texas City is located NNE of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 884.5 miles, taking about 17h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Mexico City is in Mexico, while Texas City is in Texas, 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 Texas City. 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 Texas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 48min MXN 2035 - MXN 2505 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 22min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~23h 8min $106–$310* Comfort

Quick Facts

Mexico City
19.43°N, 99.13°W
America/Mexico_City
2240m elevation
Texas City
29.38°N, 94.90°W
America/Chicago
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 246 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients