Driving from Tepic to Mexico City
Mexico City lies 644 km (400 mi) east of Tepic, +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.
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| Tepic | Mexico City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 332,863 | 12.3 million |
| Elevation | 950 m (3,117 ft) | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
Clocks in Mexico City are 1 h ahead of Tepic right now, so a 9 h 49 min journey lands 10 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Tepic to Mexico City
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Staying in Mexico City
Our booking partner lists 3,602+ places to stay in Mexico City (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 842 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (461), and 95 are five-star. Across 704 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 456,663 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mexico City from Tepic?
644 km (400 mi) in a straight line, east of Tepic; by road roughly 785 km (488 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tepic to Mexico City 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 Tepic and Mexico City?
Mexico City is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Mazatlan).
Where can I stay in Mexico City?
Our booking partner lists 3,602+ places to stay in Mexico City, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.