The Wayro route from Hopelchén to Mahahual is 250 miles (403 km), about 6 h 28 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 250 mi (403 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-261 → YUC 31 → MEX-184 → MEX-307D → MEX-307 → QR |
| Mexican states on the route | Campeche, Yucatán, Quintana Roo |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-307D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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.
How the Hopelchén to Mahahual drive plays out
MEX-184 (107 mi) and MEX-307 (40 mi) carry about 59% of the 250 miles. It runs through 3 states: Campeche, Yucatán, Quintana Roo. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-307D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Hopelchén and Mahahual
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-261 | 0–37 | 37 | Campeche, Yucatán |
| local roads | 37–57 | 20 | Yucatán |
| YUC 31 | 57–61 | 4 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 61–65 | 4 | Yucatán |
| MEX-184 | 65–172 | 107 | Yucatán, Quintana Roo |
| MEX-307D | 172–176 | 4 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-307 | 176–216 | 40 | Quintana Roo |
| QR | 216–250 | 34 | Quintana Roo |
- Mile 27 of this route: Campeche → Yucatán (state line)
- Mile 105 of this route: Yucatán → Quintana Roo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Hopelchén and Mahahual
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sayil (mile 40), Xlapak (mile 43), Labna (mile 45)
- Nature and outdoors: Sian Kaʼan Biosphere Reserve (mile 182)
- Museums and history: Uxmal (mile 36), Kabah (mile 37), Sayil (mile 40), Xlapak (mile 43), Labna (mile 45)
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.
Kabah
Kabah is a Maya archaeological site in the Puuc region south of Mérida, inscribed in 1996 together with Uxmal, Sayil and Labna as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sayil
Sayil is a pre-Columbian city built by the Maya in the Terminal Classic period, located in southwestern Yucatán state, south of Uxmal.
Xlapak
Xlapak is a small Maya archaeological site in the Puuc region of the Yucatán Peninsula, sitting between Labná and Sayil, about 4 kilometers from each.
Labna
Labna is a Maya archaeological site and ceremonial center in the Puuc Hills of the Yucatán Peninsula, south of Uxmal in the southwest of Yucatán state.
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.
More drives to Mahahual
- Mérida to Mahahual
- Calkiní to Mahahual
- Celestún to Mahahual
- Campeche to Mahahual
- Cárdenas to Mahahual
- Coatzacoalcos to Mahahual
From Hopelchén to other places in Mexico
- Hopelchén to Tapijulapa
- Hopelchén to Cuzamá
- Hopelchén to Chichen Itza
- Hopelchén to Río Lagartos
- Hopelchén to Akumal
- Hopelchén to Punta Allen
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Hopelchén to Mahahual?
About 6 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 250 miles.
How far is Mahahual from Hopelchén by car?
About 250 miles (403 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 Hopelchén to Mahahual?
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 Hopelchén to Mahahual?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Hopelchén to Mahahual?
In order: MEX-261, YUC 31, MEX-184, MEX-307D, MEX-307 and QR. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Hopelchén to Mahahual?
Closest to the road: Sayil (archaeological site, mile 40, 0.3 mi from the route); Xlapak (archaeological site, mile 43, 0.4 mi from the route); Labna (archaeological site, mile 45, 0.3 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.