By road, Mahahual and Reforma Agraria are about 516 miles (831 km) apart, or roughly 12 h 23 min of driving.
| Distance | 516 mi (831 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | QR → MEX-307 → MEX-186 → MEX-199 |
| Mexican states on the route | Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.6 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.
Driving Mahahual to Reforma Agraria: the shape of the trip
MEX-186 (272 mi) and MEX-307 (162 mi) carry about 84% of the 516 miles. It runs through 4 states: Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco, Chiapas. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Mahahual to Reforma Agraria, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| QR | 0–35 | 35 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-307 | 35–75 | 40 | Quintana Roo |
| connecting roads | 75–76 | 1 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-186 | 76–348 | 272 | Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| MEX-199 | 348–370 | 22 | Chiapas |
| MEX-307 | 370–492 | 122 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 492–516 | 24 | Chiapas |
- Mile 115 of this route: Quintana Roo → Campeche (state line)
- Mile 321 of this route: Campeche → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 329 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
Stops between Mahahual and Reforma Agraria
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): San Felipe Fortress (mile 64), Becan (mile 142), Chicanná (mile 144)
- Nature and outdoors: Calakmul Biosphere Reserve (mile 149), Palenque National Park (mile 365), Misol Há (mile 371)
- Museums and history: San Felipe Fortress (mile 64), Becan (mile 142)
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.
Becan
Becan is a Maya archaeological site near the center of the Yucatán Peninsula in Campeche, about 150 km north of Tikal.
Chicanná
Chicanná is a Classic-period Maya city site named after Structure II, whose Maya name means "House of the Serpent Mouth."
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.
Balamku
Balamku is a small Maya archaeological site in Campeche, known for elaborate plaster facades from the Early Classic period.
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
From Mahahual to other places in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mahahual to Reforma Agraria?
About 12 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 516 miles.
How far is Reforma Agraria from Mahahual by car?
About 516 miles (831 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 Mahahual 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 Mahahual to Reforma Agraria?
The U.S. State Department rates Quintana Roo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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.
What roads does the drive from Mahahual to Reforma Agraria use?
In order: QR, MEX-307, MEX-186 and MEX-199. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Mahahual and Reforma Agraria?
Closest to the road: San Felipe Fortress (museum, mile 64, 0.2 mi from the route); Becan (archaeological site, mile 142, 0.4 mi from the route); Chicanná (maya site, mile 144, 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.