By road, Campeche and Mahahual are about 299 miles (481 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 13 min of driving.
| Distance | 299 mi (481 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-184 → MEX-307D → MEX-307 → QR |
| Mexican states on the route | Campeche, Yucatán, Quintana Roo |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-307D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Mahahual drive plays out
MEX-184 (153 mi) and MEX-180 (62 mi) carry about 72% of the 299 miles. It runs through 3 states: Campeche, Yucatán, Quintana Roo. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-307D. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Campeche to Mahahual, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Campeche |
| connecting roads | 4–6 | 2 | Campeche |
| MEX-180 | 6–68 | 62 | Campeche, Yucatán |
| MEX-184 | 68–221 | 153 | Yucatán, Quintana Roo |
| MEX-307D | 221–224 | 3 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-307 | 224–264 | 40 | Quintana Roo |
| QR | 264–299 | 35 | Quintana Roo |
- Mile 59 of this route: Campeche → Yucatán (state line)
- Mile 154 of this route: Yucatán → Quintana Roo (state line)
What to see on the way from Campeche to Mahahual
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (mile 37)
- Nature and outdoors: Sian Kaʼan Biosphere Reserve (mile 230)
- Museums and history: Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (mile 37), Oxkintok (mile 70), Uxmal (mile 86)
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.
Oxkintok
Oxkintok is a pre-Columbian Maya archaeological site in the Puuc region of Yucatán state, in southeastern Mexico.
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.
Sian Kaʼan Biosphere Reserve
Established in 1986 in Tulum Municipality, Quintana Roo, Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
More drives to Mahahual
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- Calkiní to Mahahual
- Hopelchén to Mahahual
- Celestún to Mahahual
- Cárdenas to Mahahual
- Coatzacoalcos to Mahahual
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
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Campeche to Mahahual?
About 7 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 299 miles.
How far is Mahahual from Campeche by car?
About 299 miles (481 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 Mahahual?
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 Mahahual?
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.
Which highways go from Campeche to Mahahual?
In order: MEX-180, MEX-184, MEX-307D, MEX-307 and QR. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Campeche and Mahahual?
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 70, 1 mi from the route); Uxmal (archaeological site, mile 86, 9 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.