Plan on about 4 h 25 min of driving for the 187-mile (301 km) trip from Campeche to Xpujil, before any stops.
| Distance | 187 mi (301 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-261 → MEX-186 |
| Mexican states on the route | Campeche |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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 Xpujil
MEX-186 (94 mi) and MEX-261 (50 mi) carry about 77% of the 187 miles. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Campeche to Xpujil
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Campeche |
| MEX-180D | 4–28 | 24 | Campeche |
| MEX-180 | 28–40 | 12 | Campeche |
| connecting roads | 40–42 | 2 | Campeche |
| MEX-261 | 42–92 | 50 | Campeche |
| MEX-186 | 92–186 | 94 | Campeche |
| local roads | 186–187 | 1 | Campeche |
Where to stop on the way to Xpujil
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chicanná (mile 181)
- Nature and outdoors: Calakmul Biosphere Reserve (mile 176)
Balamku
Balamku is a small Maya archaeological site in Campeche, known for elaborate plaster facades from the Early Classic period.
Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
Bordering Guatemala's Petén department, the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve covers 7,231 square kilometers of southern Campeche, more than 14 percent of the state; it was established in 1989.
Chicanná
Chicanná is a Classic-period Maya city site named after Structure II, whose Maya name means "House of the Serpent Mouth."
In Xpujil itself
Becan
Becan is a Maya archaeological site near the center of the Yucatán Peninsula in Campeche, about 150 km north of Tikal.
Xpuhil
Near the town of Xpujil in Campeche, Xpuhil is a Maya archaeological site along Federal Highway 186, in an area with other Maya sites such as Becan, Chicanná and Calakmul.
More drives to Xpujil
- Tecax to Xpujil
- Hecelchakán to Xpujil
- Calkiní to Xpujil
- Mérida to Xpujil
- Celestún to Xpujil
- Tixkokob to Xpujil
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 is the drive from Campeche to Xpujil?
About 4 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 187 miles.
How far is Xpujil from Campeche by car?
About 187 miles (301 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 Xpujil?
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 Xpujil?
The U.S. State Department rates Campeche Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Campeche to Xpujil?
In order: MEX-180D, MEX-180, MEX-261 and MEX-186. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Campeche to Xpujil?
Closest to the road: Balamku (maya site, mile 150, 1 mi from the route); Calakmul Biosphere Reserve (biosphere reserve, mile 176, 6 mi from the route); Chicanná (maya site, mile 181, 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.