how far is acapulco from mexico city
Acapulco is roughly 300–380 km (about 185–235 miles) from Mexico City, depending on whether you measure straight-line distance or the actual driving route.
Quick distance snapshot
- Straight-line (as-the-crow-flies) distance: about 296 km / 184–186 miles.
- Typical driving route via highway: about 350–380 km / 217–235 miles.
- Direct flight distance often quoted by airlines: around 300–306 km.
Travel time overview
- By car: roughly 4 to 4.5 hours in normal conditions along the main toll highway.
- By bus: usually 5 to 6.5 hours , depending on service and stops.
- By plane: around 1 to 1.25 hours of flight time, not counting airport procedures.
Simple table: distance & time
| Mode | Approx. distance | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Straight line (map) | ≈296 km / 185 mi | [1][6]— |
| Driving highway | ≈349–380 km / 217–235 mi | [9][8][7]≈4–4.5 hours | [8][9][7]
| Flight distance | ≈300–306 km | [3][5]≈1–1.25 hours | [5][6][3]