The Wayro route from Campeche to Espita is 204 miles (329 km), about 4 h 18 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 204 mi (329 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-180D → YUC 13 |
| Mexican states on the route | Campeche, Yucatán |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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.
How the Campeche to Espita drive plays out
MEX-180 (131 mi) and MEX-180D (29 mi) carry about 78% of the 204 miles. It runs through 2 states: Campeche, Yucatán. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Campeche to Espita
| 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 | 146–175 | 29 | Yucatán |
| YUC 13 | 175–202 | 27 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 202–204 | 2 | Yucatán |
- Mile 59 of this route: Campeche → Yucatán (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Espita
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (mile 37), Xiol (mile 112)
- Museums and history: Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (mile 37), Uxmal (mile 57), Oxkintok (mile 66), Museo Conmemorativo de la Inmigración Coreana a Yucatán (mile 106), Xiol (mile 112), Cuca (mile 119)
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.
Oxkintok
Oxkintok is a pre-Columbian Maya archaeological site in the Puuc region of Yucatán state, in southeastern Mexico.
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.
Xiol
Xiol is a Maya archaeological site in Kanasín, about 10 kilometers from Mérida, found by accident in 2018 during construction of an industrial complex. Its Maya name means "the spirit of man."
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.
Sacred Cenote
At the Maya site of Chichen Itza, the Sacred Cenote is a water-filled limestone sinkhole where, by Maya and Spanish accounts, offerings and human sacrifices were made to the rain god Chaac.
More drives to Espita
From Campeche to other places in Mexico
- Campeche to Kabah
- Campeche to Izamal
- Campeche to Cuzamá
- Campeche to Motul
- Campeche to Progreso
- Campeche to Celestún
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Campeche to Espita?
About 4 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 204 miles.
What is the driving distance from Campeche to Espita?
About 204 miles (329 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 Espita?
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 Espita?
The U.S. State Department rates Campeche Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Yucatán Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Campeche to Espita use?
In order: MEX-180, MEX-180D and YUC 13. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Campeche and Espita?
Closest to the road: Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (museum, mile 37, 0.4 mi from the route); Oxkintok (archaeological site, mile 66, 2 mi from the route); Xiol (archaeological site, mile 112, 0.8 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.