Benton to Cancun: Road Trip Guide & Distance

989.5 miles 1592.5 km · straight line
1187.4 miles estimated 1911 km · driving distance
23h 53min estimated drive time
$114 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
158° SSE bearing direction

How far is Benton from Cancun?

The distance from Benton to Cancun is 989.5 miles (1592.5 km) as the crow flies. Cancun is located SSE of Benton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1187.4 miles, taking about 23h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Benton is in Arkansas, United States, while Cancun is in Mexico.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Benton and Cancun. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Benton to Cancun

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 53min $114 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 40min $95–$178* Budget
Train ~31h 3min $142–$416* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Benton & Cancun

Quick Facts

Benton
34.56°N, 92.59°W
America/Chicago
124m elevation
Cancun
21.16°N, 86.85°W
America/Cancun
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 330 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients