Cancun to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1685.5 miles 2712.6 km · straight line
2867.6 miles actual route 4615 km · driving distance
54h 36min estimated drive time
MXN 6599 - MXN 8122 estimated fuel cost
~3h 53min flight time
349° N bearing direction

How far is Cancun from Minneapolis?

The distance from Cancun to Minneapolis is 1685.5 miles (2712.6 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located N of Cancun. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2867.6 miles, taking about 54h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 53min. Cancun is in Mexico, while Minneapolis is in Minnesota, 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Minneapolis. 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 Cancun to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 54h 36min MXN 6599 - MXN 8122 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~65h 31min $229–$430* Budget
Train ~70h 59min $344–$1004* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cancun & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Cancun
21.16°N, 86.85°W
America/Cancun
10m elevation
Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 562 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 140 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM