The Wayro route from Chichen Itza to Reforma Agraria is 557 miles (897 km), about 12 h 5 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 557 mi (897 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-202 → MEX-261 → MEX-186 → MEX-199 → MEX-307 |
| Mexican states on the route | Yucatán, Campeche, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 Chichen Itza to Reforma Agraria
MEX-180 (145 mi) and MEX-307 (121 mi) carry about 48% of the 557 miles. It runs through 4 states: Yucatán, Campeche, Tabasco, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Chichen Itza to Reforma Agraria
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180D | 6–36 | 30 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180 | 36–75 | 39 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 75–83 | 8 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180 | 83–176 | 93 | Yucatán, Campeche |
| MEX-202 | 176–186 | 10 | Campeche |
| MEX-180D | 186–210 | 24 | Campeche |
| MEX-180 | 210–223 | 13 | Campeche |
| connecting roads | 223–224 | 1 | Campeche |
| MEX-261 | 224–274 | 50 | Campeche |
| MEX-186 | 274–389 | 115 | Campeche, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| connecting roads | 389–390 | 1 | Chiapas |
| MEX-199 | 390–412 | 22 | Chiapas |
| MEX-307 | 412–533 | 121 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 533–557 | 24 | Chiapas |
- Mile 124 of this route: Yucatán → Campeche (state line)
- Mile 362 of this route: Campeche → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 370 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Chichen Itza and Reforma Agraria
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Xiol (mile 69)
- Nature and outdoors: Palenque National Park (mile 407), Misol Há (mile 412)
- Museums and history: Cuca (mile 63), Xiol (mile 69), Museo Conmemorativo de la Inmigración Coreana a Yucatán (mile 76), Uxmal (mile 125)
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.
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."
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.
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.
Historic Fortified Town of Campeche
Founded by the Spanish on the Gulf of Mexico, Campeche's walled center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sections of the hexagonal wall built from 1686 to 1704 against pirate raids survive with bastions and gates, framing a grid of colonial streets.
Temple of the Inscriptions
At the Maya site of Palenque, the Temple of the Inscriptions is a stepped pyramid built as the funerary monument of Kʼinich Janaabʼ Pakal, who ruled the city in the 7th century.
Palenque National Park
Palenque National Park protects about 1,772 hectares around the Palenque archaeological zone in Chiapas. It was established by presidential decree in July 1981.
Misol Há
About 20 km from Palenque on the road to San Cristóbal de las Casas, Misol-Há is a single 35-meter waterfall dropping into a nearly round pool amid tropical vegetation.
Chan-Kin Flora and Fauna Protection Area
Within the Lacandon Forest of eastern Chiapas, Chan-Kin Flora and Fauna Protection Area is a protected natural area in southeastern Mexico.
More drives to Reforma Agraria
- Comitán to Reforma Agraria
- Ocosingo to Reforma Agraria
- San Cristóbal de las Casas to Reforma Agraria
- Tuxtla to Reforma Agraria
- Palizada to Reforma Agraria
- Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Reforma Agraria
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chichen Itza to Reforma Agraria?
About 12 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 557 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chichen Itza to Reforma Agraria?
About 557 miles (897 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 Chichen Itza to Reforma Agraria?
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 Chichen Itza to Reforma Agraria?
The U.S. State Department rates Yucatán Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Campeche Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Chichen Itza to Reforma Agraria?
In order: MEX-180D, MEX-180, MEX-202, MEX-261, MEX-186, MEX-199 and MEX-307. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chichen Itza to Reforma Agraria?
Closest to the road: Cuca (archaeological site, mile 63, 2 mi from the route); Xiol (archaeological site, mile 69, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo Conmemorativo de la Inmigración Coreana a Yucatán (history museum, mile 76, 3 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.