The Wayro route from Campeche to Progreso is 129 miles (207 km), about 2 h 34 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 129 mi (207 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-261 |
| Mexican states on the route | Campeche, Yucatán |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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.
Driving Campeche to Progreso: the shape of the trip
MEX-180 (93 mi) and MEX-261 (16 mi) carry about 84% of the 129 miles. It runs through 2 states: Campeche, Yucatán. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Campeche to Progreso: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Campeche |
| connecting roads | 4–6 | 2 | Campeche |
| MEX-180 | 6–99 | 93 | Campeche, Yucatán |
| local roads | 99–112 | 13 | Yucatán |
| MEX-261 | 112–128 | 16 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 128–129 | 1 | Yucatán |
- Mile 59 of this route: Campeche → Yucatán (state line)
What to see on the way from Campeche to Progreso
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (mile 37)
- Museums and history: Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (mile 37), Uxmal (mile 57), Oxkintok (mile 66), Dzibilchaltun (mile 114)
- With kids: Parque del Centenario (mile 107)
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.
Parque del Centenario
Known locally as El Centenario, the Parque Zoológico del Centenario is a zoo on the west side of Mérida, Yucatán, along Avenida de los Itzaes.
Dzibilchaltun
Dzibilchaltún is a Maya archaeological site in Yucatán state, about 10 miles north of Mérida; its original name may have been Ch'iy Chan Ti'Ho.
In Progreso itself
Museo del Meteorito El origen de la nueva vida
The Museo del Meteorito El origen de la nueva vida is a museum space in Progreso.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Campeche to Progreso?
About 2 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 129 miles.
What is the driving distance from Campeche to Progreso?
About 129 miles (207 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 Progreso?
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 Progreso?
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.
Which highways go from Campeche to Progreso?
In order: MEX-180 and MEX-261. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Campeche and Progreso?
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); Parque del Centenario (zoo, mile 107, 2 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.