Mexico City to Mazatlán by car: 865 km

Driving takes about 13 h 11 min without stops, over roughly 1,055 km (656 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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	Mexico City	Mazatlán
Country	Mexico	Mexico
Population	12.3 million	381,583
Elevation	2,240 m (7,349 ft)	1 m (3 ft)
Time now	UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City)	UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan)

Clocks in Mazatlán are 1 h behind Mexico City right now, so a 13 h 11 min journey lands only 12 h 11 min later by the destination clock.

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Common questions

How far is Mazatlán from Mexico City?

865 km (537 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mexico City; by road roughly 1,055 km (656 mi).

How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Mazatlán by car?

About 13 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Mexico City and Mazatlán?

Mazatlán is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mazatlan against America/Mexico_City).

Where these facts come from

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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.

Driving from Mexico City to Mazatlán