Espita to Kohunlich is about 240 road miles (387 km): roughly 5 h 45 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 240 mi (387 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-295 → MEX-180 → MEX-307 → MEX-186 |
| Mexican states on the route | Yucatán, Quintana Roo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.6 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.
On the road from Espita to Kohunlich
MEX-295 (103 mi) and MEX-307 (83 mi) carry about 78% of the 240 miles. It runs through 2 states: Yucatán, Quintana Roo. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Espita to Kohunlich
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | Yucatán |
| MEX-295 | 9–29 | 20 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 29–34 | 5 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180 | 34–39 | 5 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 39–43 | 4 | Yucatán |
| MEX-295 | 43–126 | 83 | Yucatán, Quintana Roo |
| MEX-307 | 126–209 | 83 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-186 | 209–234 | 25 | Quintana Roo |
| local roads | 234–240 | 6 | Quintana Roo |
- Mile 58 of this route: Yucatán → Quintana Roo (state line)
What to see on the way from Espita to Kohunlich
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): San Felipe Fortress (mile 198)
- Nature and outdoors: Sian Kaʼan Biosphere Reserve (mile 134)
- Museums and history: San Felipe Fortress (mile 198)
Cenote Zací
Cenote Zací sits inside the city of Valladolid, Yucatán. Its name comes from the Maya settlement that once stood on the site.
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.
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.
San Felipe Fortress
San Felipe Fortress (Fuerte de San Felipe de Bacalar) was an 18th-century Spanish colonial garrison in Bacalar, Quintana Roo. Today it houses the Bacalar Piracy Museum.
Arriving in Kohunlich
Kohunlich
Kohunlich is an archaeological site of the Maya civilization in Quintana Roo, about 65 km west of Chetumal on Highway 186; its original name is unknown.
More drives to Kohunlich
- Akumal to Kohunlich
- Punta Allen to Kohunlich
- Puerto Morelos to Kohunlich
- Calkiní to Kohunlich
- Maxcanú to Kohunlich
- Cancún to Kohunlich
From Espita to other places in Mexico
- Espita to Kabah
- Espita to Sisal
- Espita to Celestún
- Espita to Hecelchakán
- Espita to Hopelchén
- Espita to Palizada
Continue Your Adventure
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Espita to Kohunlich?
About 5 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 240 miles.
How far is Kohunlich from Espita by car?
About 240 miles (387 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 Espita to Kohunlich?
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 Espita to Kohunlich?
The U.S. State Department rates 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.
What roads does the drive from Espita to Kohunlich use?
In order: MEX-295, MEX-180, MEX-307 and MEX-186. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Espita to Kohunlich?
Closest to the road: Cenote Zací (cenote, mile 29, 2 mi from the route); Sian Kaʼan Biosphere Reserve (biosphere reserve, mile 134, 16 mi from the route); San Felipe Fortress (museum, mile 198, 0.4 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.