Plan on about 3 h 6 min of driving for the 148-mile (238 km) trip from Campeche to Izamal, before any stops.
| Distance | 148 mi (238 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → YUC 11 |
| Mexican states on the route | Campeche, Yucatán |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Izamal
MEX-180 (119 mi) and YUC 11 (13 mi) carry about 89% of the 148 miles. It runs through 2 states: Campeche, Yucatán. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Campeche to Izamal
| 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 | 107–134 | 27 | Yucatán |
| YUC 11 | 134–147 | 13 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 147–148 | 1 | Yucatán |
- Mile 59 of this route: Campeche → Yucatán (state line)
Places worth a stop between Campeche and Izamal
- 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.
Once you reach Izamal
Convento de Izamal
Built between 1549 and 1561, the Convent of San Antonio de Padua in Izamal was the fifth convent erected in what is now the state of Yucatán.
Kinich Kakmó
Kinich Kakmó is an archaeological site in Izamal, Yucatán, about 66.5 km east of Mérida, dedicated to the Maya deity of the same name.
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From Campeche to other places in Mexico
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- Campeche to Cuzamá
- Campeche to Motul
- Campeche to Progreso
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Campeche to Izamal?
About 3 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 148 miles.
What is the driving distance from Campeche to Izamal?
About 148 miles (238 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 Izamal?
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 Izamal?
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 Izamal use?
In order: MEX-180 and YUC 11. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Campeche to Izamal?
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.