By road, Maxcanú and Kohunlich are about 251 miles (404 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 26 min of driving.
| Total distance | 251 mi (404 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-184 → MEX-293 → MEX-307 → MEX-186 |
| Mexican states on the route | Yucatán, Quintana Roo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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 Maxcanú to Kohunlich drive plays out
MEX-184 (120 mi) and MEX-293 (63 mi) carry about 73% of the 251 miles. It runs through 2 states: Yucatán, Quintana Roo. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Maxcanú to Kohunlich
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Yucatán |
| MEX-184 | 2–122 | 120 | Yucatán, Quintana Roo |
| MEX-293 | 122–185 | 63 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-307 | 185–219 | 34 | Quintana Roo |
| connecting roads | 219–220 | 1 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-186 | 220–245 | 25 | Quintana Roo |
| local roads | 245–251 | 6 | Quintana Roo |
- Mile 89 of this route: Yucatán → Quintana Roo (state line)
Stops between Maxcanú and Kohunlich
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chacchoben (mile 180), San Felipe Fortress (mile 208)
- Museums and history: Uxmal (mile 21), Chacchoben (mile 180), San Felipe Fortress (mile 208)
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.
Chacchoben
About 110 miles south of Tulum, Chacchoben is a Maya ruin some 7 miles from the village that gave it its name.
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.
Once you reach 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
- Espita to Kohunlich
- Calkiní to Kohunlich
- Cancún to Kohunlich
From Maxcanú to other places in Mexico
- Maxcanú to Tapijulapa
- Maxcanú to Izamal
- Maxcanú to Cuzamá
- Maxcanú to Akumal
- Maxcanú to Puerto Morelos
- Maxcanú to Punta Allen
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Maxcanú to Kohunlich?
About 6 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 251 miles.
What is the driving distance from Maxcanú to Kohunlich?
About 251 miles (404 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 Maxcanú 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 Maxcanú 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.
Which highways go from Maxcanú to Kohunlich?
In order: MEX-184, MEX-293, MEX-307 and MEX-186. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Maxcanú and Kohunlich?
Closest to the road: Uxmal (archaeological site, mile 21, 9 mi from the route); Chacchoben (archaeological site, mile 180, 0.2 mi from the route); San Felipe Fortress (museum, mile 208, 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.