The Wayro route from Campeche to Akumal is 281 miles (453 km), about 5 h 43 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 281 mi (453 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-180D → YUC-MEX-180 → QR 109 → MEX-307 |
| Mexican states on the route | Campeche, Yucatán, Quintana Roo |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving this route in a car with U.S. plates
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Required: this route is outside the zones where U.S.-registered cars can skip the temporary import permit (Baja California, Baja California Sur and part of Sonora) |
|---|---|
| Mexican auto insurance | Required for all vehicles: buy a Mexican policy before you drive |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Mexico travel information (updated August 11, 2026); permits are issued by Banjercito.
On the road from Campeche to Akumal
MEX-180 (144 mi) and MEX-180D (54 mi) carry about 70% of the 281 miles. It runs through 3 states: Campeche, Yucatán, Quintana Roo. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Campeche and Akumal
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Campeche |
| connecting roads | 4–6 | 2 | Campeche |
| MEX-180 | 6–98 | 92 | Campeche, Yucatán |
| local roads | 98–107 | 9 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180 | 107–146 | 39 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180D | 146–200 | 54 | Yucatán |
| connecting roads | 200–202 | 2 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 202–206 | 4 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180 | 206–219 | 13 | Yucatán |
| YUC-MEX-180 | 219–238 | 19 | Yucatán, Quintana Roo |
| QR 109 | 238–265 | 27 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-307 | 265–281 | 16 | Quintana Roo |
- Mile 59 of this route: Campeche → Yucatán (state line)
- Mile 232 of this route: Yucatán → Quintana Roo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Campeche and Akumal
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (mile 37), Tulum (mile 267), Xel-Ha Park (mile 275)
- Museums and history: Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (mile 37), Uxmal (mile 57), Museo Conmemorativo de la Inmigración Coreana a Yucatán (mile 106), Cuca (mile 119), Gran Museo de Chichén Itzá (mile 177), Tulum (mile 267)
- With kids: Xel-Ha Park (mile 275)
Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán
On Highway 180 about 40 miles north of Campeche city, Hecelchakán's INAH museum displays Maya archaeology from the Camino Real region. It is the only museum of its kind along this historic route toward Calkiní.
Uxmal
Founded around A.D. 700, the Maya city of Uxmal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Puuc-style buildings such as the Pyramid of the Soothsayer, the Governor's Palace and the Nunnery Quadrangle carry carvings of the rain god Chaac.
Museo Conmemorativo de la Inmigración Coreana a Yucatán
In Mérida's historic center, this memorial museum tells the story of the first Korean immigrants to Yucatán and their work in the henequen industry, with more than 200 photos, documents, newspapers and pieces of traditional clothing.
Cuca
Near the town of Tixpéhual in Yucatán, Cuca is a pre-Columbian Maya site of about 10 hectares, where dozens of structures and their remains lie scattered inside a low wall.
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, is a former Maya city between Mérida and Valladolid where you can walk past El Castillo (Temple of Kukulkan), the Temple of the Warriors, the Great Ball Court and the round El Caracol observatory.
Gran Museo de Chichén Itzá
Opened on February 28, 2024, near Pisté, the Gran Museo de Chichén Itzá holds more than 1,000 pieces, including finds recovered during salvage work for the Maya Train.
Cenote Zací
Cenote Zací sits inside the city of Valladolid, Yucatán. Its name comes from the Maya settlement that once stood on the site.
Tulum
Tulum is a pre-Columbian Maya walled city that served as a port for Coba. Its ruins sit on 12-meter cliffs above the Caribbean on the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in Quintana Roo.
Xel-Ha Park
On the Caribbean coast of Quintana Roo in the municipality of Tulum, Xel-Ha Park is a commercial aquatic theme park and ecotourism development run by Grupo Xcaret.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Campeche to Akumal?
About 5 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 281 miles.
What is the driving distance from Campeche to Akumal?
About 281 miles (453 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Do I need a permit to drive my U.S. car from Campeche to Akumal?
Yes. A temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) is required for a U.S.-registered car on this route, which is outside the zones where it can be skipped. Mexican auto insurance is required for every vehicle.
Is it safe to drive from Campeche to Akumal?
The U.S. State Department rates Campeche Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Yucatán Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Quintana Roo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Campeche to Akumal use?
In order: MEX-180, MEX-180D, YUC-MEX-180, QR 109 and MEX-307. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Campeche to Akumal?
Closest to the road: Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (museum, mile 37, 0.4 mi from the route); Tulum (archaeological site, mile 267, 0.6 mi from the route); Xel-Ha Park (amusement park, mile 275, 0.6 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on September 29, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.