Plan on about 12 h 4 min of driving for the 546-mile (878 km) trip from Comalcalco to Punta Allen, before any stops.
| Distance | 546 mi (878 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-187 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-202 → YUC-MEX-180 → QR 109 → QR 15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán, Quintana Roo |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.8 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.
The Comalcalco–Punta Allen drive in a few lines
MEX-180 (322 mi) and MEX-180D (78 mi) carry about 73% of the 546 miles. It runs through 4 states: Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán, Quintana Roo. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Comalcalco to Punta Allen, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-187 | 0–17 | 17 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 17–42 | 25 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 42–219 | 177 | Tabasco, Campeche |
| MEX-180D | 219–243 | 24 | Campeche |
| connecting roads | 243–244 | 1 | Campeche |
| MEX-202 | 244–253 | 9 | Campeche |
| MEX-180 | 253–345 | 92 | Campeche, Yucatán |
| local roads | 345–354 | 9 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180 | 354–393 | 39 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180D | 393–447 | 54 | Yucatán |
| connecting roads | 447–449 | 2 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 449–452 | 3 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180 | 452–466 | 14 | Yucatán |
| YUC-MEX-180 | 466–485 | 19 | Yucatán, Quintana Roo |
| QR 109 | 485–514 | 29 | Quintana Roo |
| QR 15 | 514–546 | 32 | Quintana Roo |
- Mile 73 of this route: Tabasco → Campeche (state line)
- Mile 306 of this route: Campeche → Yucatán (state line)
- Mile 478 of this route: Yucatán → Quintana Roo (state line)
What to see on the way from Comalcalco to Punta Allen
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Xiol (mile 360)
- Museums and history: Museo de Barcos y Armas Fuerte de San José el Alto (mile 250), Museo Conmemorativo de la Inmigración Coreana a Yucatán (mile 353), Xiol (mile 360), Coba (mile 486), Tulum (mile 513)
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.
Museo de Barcos y Armas Fuerte de San José el Alto
Inside Fuerte de San José el Alto in Campeche city, the museum displays more than 900 objects recovered from underwater archaeological sites in the Gulf of Mexico, the Mexican Caribbean and the cenotes, lakes and rivers of the Yucatán Peninsula.
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."
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, is a former Maya city between Mérida and Valladolid where you can walk past El Castillo (Temple of Kukulkan), the Temple of the Warriors, the Great Ball Court and the round El Caracol observatory.
Ik Kil
Outside Pisté near Chichen Itza, Ik Kil is a cenote within the Ik Kil Archeological Park in Yucatán's Tinúm Municipality.
Cenote Zací
Cenote Zací sits inside the city of Valladolid, Yucatán. Its name comes from the Maya settlement that once stood on the site.
Coba
Coba is an ancient Maya city in Quintana Roo at the hub of a network of stone causeways, with engraved and sculpted stelae recording ceremonial life of the Late Classic Period.
Tulum
Tulum is a pre-Columbian Maya walled city that served as a port for Coba. Its ruins sit on 12-meter cliffs above the Caribbean on the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in Quintana Roo.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Comalcalco to Punta Allen?
About 12 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 546 miles.
How far is Punta Allen from Comalcalco by car?
About 546 miles (878 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 Comalcalco to Punta Allen?
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 Comalcalco to Punta Allen?
The U.S. State Department rates Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Comalcalco to Punta Allen?
In order: MEX-187, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-202, YUC-MEX-180, QR 109 and QR 15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Comalcalco to Punta Allen?
Closest to the road: Xiol (archaeological site, mile 360, 0.8 mi from the route); Coba (archaeological site, mile 486, 1 mi from the route); Tulum (archaeological site, mile 513, 1 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.