Cancun to Conway: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1020.2 miles 1641.9 km · straight line
1224.3 miles estimated 1970.3 km · driving distance
24h 38min estimated drive time
MXN 2818 - MXN 3468 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
342° NNW bearing direction

How far is Cancun from Conway?

The distance from Cancun to Conway is 1020.2 miles (1641.9 km) as the crow flies. Conway is located NNW of Cancun. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1224.3 miles, taking about 24h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Cancun is in Mexico, while Conway is in Arkansas, United States.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Cancun and Conway. 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 Cancun to Conway

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 38min MXN 2818 - MXN 3468 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 34min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~32h 1min $147–$429* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cancun & Conway

Quick Facts

Cancun
21.16°N, 86.85°W
America/Cancun
10m elevation
Conway
35.09°N, 92.44°W
America/Chicago
95m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 340 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients