Cabo San Lucas to Oaxaca: Road Trip Guide & Distance

945.4 miles 1521.5 km · straight line
2795.5 miles actual route 4498.9 km · driving distance
58h 34min estimated drive time
MXN 6433 - MXN 7918 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
113° ESE bearing direction

How far is Cabo San Lucas from Oaxaca?

The distance from Cabo San Lucas to Oaxaca is 945.4 miles (1521.5 km) as the crow flies. Oaxaca is located ESE of Cabo San Lucas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2795.5 miles, taking about 58h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located 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. 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 Cabo San Lucas and Oaxaca. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cabo San Lucas to Oaxaca

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 58h 34min MXN 6433 - MXN 7918 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~70h 17min $224–$419* Budget
Train ~76h 8min $335–$978* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cabo San Lucas & Oaxaca

Quick Facts

Cabo San Lucas
22.89°N, 109.92°W
America/Mazatlan
3m elevation
Oaxaca
17.07°N, 96.73°W
America/Mexico_City
1555m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 315 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM