Plan on about 9 h 58 min of driving for the 444-mile (715 km) trip from Maxcanú to Reforma Agraria, before any stops.
| Total distance | 444 mi (715 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-202 → MEX-180D → MEX-261 → MEX-186 → MEX-199 → MEX-307 |
| Mexican states on the route | Yucatán, Campeche, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Maxcanú to Reforma Agraria
MEX-307 (121 mi) and MEX-186 (115 mi) carry about 53% of the 444 miles. It runs through 4 states: Yucatán, Campeche, Tabasco, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Maxcanú to Reforma Agraria
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180 | 2–63 | 61 | Yucatán, Campeche |
| MEX-202 | 63–73 | 10 | Campeche |
| MEX-180D | 73–97 | 24 | Campeche |
| MEX-180 | 97–110 | 13 | Campeche |
| connecting roads | 110–112 | 2 | Campeche |
| MEX-261 | 112–161 | 49 | Campeche |
| MEX-186 | 161–276 | 115 | Campeche, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| connecting roads | 276–277 | 1 | Chiapas |
| MEX-199 | 277–299 | 22 | Chiapas |
| MEX-307 | 299–420 | 121 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 420–444 | 24 | Chiapas |
- Mile 11 of this route: Yucatán → Campeche (state line)
- Mile 249 of this route: Campeche → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 257 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
What to see on the way from Maxcanú to Reforma Agraria
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (mile 32)
- Nature and outdoors: Palenque National Park (mile 294), Misol Há (mile 300)
- Museums and history: Uxmal (mile 12), Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (mile 32), Museo de Barcos y Armas Fuerte de San José el Alto (mile 67)
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.
Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán
On Highway 180 about 40 miles north of Campeche city, Hecelchakán's INAH museum displays Maya archaeology from the Camino Real region. It is the only museum of its kind along this historic route toward Calkiní.
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.
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.
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.
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From Maxcanú to other places in Mexico
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- Maxcanú to Cuzamá
- Maxcanú to Akumal
- Maxcanú to Puerto Morelos
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Maxcanú to Reforma Agraria?
About 9 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 444 miles.
What is the driving distance from Maxcanú to Reforma Agraria?
About 444 miles (715 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 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 Maxcanú to Reforma Agraria?
The U.S. State Department rates Yucatán Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; 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.
Which highways go from Maxcanú to Reforma Agraria?
In order: MEX-180, MEX-202, MEX-180D, MEX-261, MEX-186, MEX-199 and MEX-307. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Maxcanú and Reforma Agraria?
Closest to the road: Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (museum, mile 32, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de Barcos y Armas Fuerte de San José el Alto (museum, mile 67, 3 mi from the route); Chan-Kin Flora and Fauna Protection Area (flora and fauna protection area, mile 399, 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.