Driving from Mexico City to Tepic
Tepic lies 644 km (400 mi) west of Mexico City, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 9 h 49 min without stops, over roughly 785 km (488 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Mexico City | Tepic | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 12.3 million | 332,863 |
| Elevation | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) | 950 m (3,117 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) |
Clocks in Tepic are 1 h behind Mexico City right now, so a 9 h 49 min journey lands only 8 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Tepic from Mexico City?
644 km (400 mi) in a straight line, west of Mexico City; by road roughly 785 km (488 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Tepic by car?
About 9 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexico City and Tepic?
Tepic is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mazatlan against America/Mexico_City).
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.