Cancun to Kingsville, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

819.5 miles 1318.9 km · straight line
983.4 miles estimated 1582.7 km · driving distance
19h 47min estimated drive time
MXN 2263 - MXN 2786 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
305° NW bearing direction

How far is Cancun from Kingsville, Texas?

The distance from Cancun to Kingsville, Texas is 819.5 miles (1318.9 km) as the crow flies. Kingsville, Texas is located NW of Cancun. By car, the driving distance is approximately 983.4 miles, taking about 19h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Cancun is in Mexico, while Kingsville, Texas is in Texas, 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 Kingsville, Texas. 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 Kingsville, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 47min MXN 2263 - MXN 2786 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 44min $79–$148* Budget
Train ~25h 43min $118–$344* Comfort

Quick Facts

Cancun
21.16°N, 86.85°W
America/Cancun
10m elevation
Kingsville, Texas
27.52°N, 97.86°W
America/Chicago
18m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 273 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients