United States
MexicoHouston to Mexico City shipping route.
1,757 km by rail, about 2.4 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Houston and Mexico City
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
HoustonRailMexico CityRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,757 km (1,092 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,210 km |
| Transit time | 2.4 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Houston to Mexico City shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Houston, United States to Mexico City, Mexico runs 1,757 km on the freight network, heading south. The straight line between the cities is 1,210 km, the track adds 45%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 2.4 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between the United States and Mexico come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Houston and Mexico City.
By road the same trip is 1,706 km and takes a truck about 29 h 12 min.
Of 17 rail routes from Houston in this directory, Mexico City is the 10th shortest. Closer destinations: Chicago (1,692 km), Savannah (1,678 km) and Denver (1,663 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Houston to Mexico City?
1,757 km by rail (1,210 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Houston to Mexico City?
About 2.4 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Mexico City to Houston has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Dallas to Mexico City1,917 km
- Memphis to Mexico City2,541 km
- Kansas City to Mexico City2,782 km
- Los Angeles to Mexico City3,034 km
How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.