Driving from Mexico City to Richardson
Richardson lies 1,522 km (946 mi) north of Mexico City, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 13 min without stops, over roughly 1,857 km (1,154 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Mexico City | Richardson | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 12.3 million | 110,815 |
| Elevation | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) | 195 m (640 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
Clocks in Richardson are 1 h ahead of Mexico City right now, so a 23 h 13 min journey lands 24 h 13 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 Mexico City to Richardson
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Staying in Richardson
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Common questions
How far is Richardson from Mexico City?
1,522 km (946 mi) in a straight line, north of Mexico City; by road roughly 1,857 km (1,154 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Richardson by car?
About 23 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexico City 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.