Driving from Ecatepec de Morelos to Richardson
Richardson lies 1,502 km (933 mi) north of Ecatepec de Morelos, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 54 min without stops, over roughly 1,832 km (1,138 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Ecatepec de Morelos | Richardson | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 110,815 |
| Elevation | 2,306 m (7,566 ft) | 195 m (640 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
Clocks in Richardson are 1 h ahead of Ecatepec de Morelos right now, so a 22 h 54 min journey lands 23 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Richardson
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Ecatepec de Morelos to Richardson
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Staying in Richardson
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Common questions
How far is Richardson from Ecatepec de Morelos?
1,502 km (933 mi) in a straight line, north of Ecatepec de Morelos; by road roughly 1,832 km (1,138 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ecatepec de Morelos to Richardson by car?
About 22 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ecatepec de Morelos and Richardson?
Richardson is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
What currency do I need in Richardson?
The Dollar (USD).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.