Cancun to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

923.5 miles 1486.3 km · straight line
1631.7 miles actual route 2626 km · driving distance
32h 51min estimated drive time
MXN 3755 - MXN 4622 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Cancun from San Antonio?

The distance from Cancun to San Antonio is 923.5 miles (1486.3 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located NW of Cancun. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1631.7 miles, taking about 32h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Cancun is in Mexico, while San Antonio 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 San Antonio. 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 San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 51min MXN 3755 - MXN 4622 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 25min $131–$245* Budget
Train ~42h 42min $196–$571* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cancun & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Cancun
21.16°N, 86.85°W
America/Cancun
10m elevation
San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 308 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM