Travel to Mars using current rocket technology typically takes about 7 to 9 months. The exact time depends on the relative positions of Earth and Mars and the spacecraft's speed, with missions often launching during optimal alignment every 26 months. Future technologies may reduce this travel time significantly, but as of now, missions such as NASA's Perseverance rover took about 7 months to reach Mars, while SpaceX aims for travel times around 3 to 5 months with advanced rocket capabilities. Overall, a trip to Mars is generally more than half a year long at present.
