Motul to Maní is about 80 road miles (129 km): roughly 1 h 54 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 80 mi (129 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 1 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-176 → MEX-180 → MEX-184 → YUC 18 |
| Mexican states on the route | Yucatán |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.2 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.
Driving Motul to Maní: the shape of the trip
MEX-184 (43 mi) and MEX-176 (21 mi) carry about 80% of the 80 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Motul to Maní
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-176 | 0–21 | 21 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 21–25 | 4 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180 | 25–30 | 5 | Yucatán |
| MEX-184 | 30–73 | 43 | Yucatán |
| connecting roads | 73–74 | 1 | Yucatán |
| YUC 18 | 74–80 | 6 | Yucatán |
Places worth a stop between Motul and Maní
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Xiol (mile 31), Mayapan (mile 53)
- Museums and history: Museo Conmemorativo de la Inmigración Coreana a Yucatán (mile 25), Xiol (mile 31), Acanceh (mile 40), Mayapan (mile 53)
Museo Conmemorativo de la Inmigración Coreana a Yucatán
In Mérida's historic center, this memorial museum tells the story of the first Korean immigrants to Yucatán and their work in the henequen industry, with more than 200 photos, documents, newspapers and pieces of traditional clothing.
Xiol
Xiol is a Maya archaeological site in Kanasín, about 10 kilometers from Mérida, found by accident in 2018 during construction of an industrial complex. Its Maya name means "the spirit of man."
Acanceh
Inside the modern town of Acanceh, this Maya archaeological site was a major center of northern Yucatán, founded in the Middle Preclassic and at its peak in the Classic period. Its name means "lament of the deer."
Mayapan
About 40 km southeast of Mérida near Telchaquillo, Mayapan is a pre-Columbian Maya site that was the political and cultural capital of the Yucatán Maya from the 1220s to the 1440s.
More drives to Maní
From Motul to other places in Mexico
- Motul to Calkiní
- Motul to Kabah
- Motul to Hecelchakán
- Motul to Hopelchén
- Motul to Tapijulapa
- Motul to Akumal
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Motul to Maní?
About 1 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 80 miles.
What is the driving distance from Motul to Maní?
About 80 miles (129 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 Motul to Maní?
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 Motul to Maní?
The U.S. State Department rates Yucatán Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Motul to Maní?
In order: MEX-176, MEX-180, MEX-184 and YUC 18. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Motul and Maní?
Closest to the road: Xiol (archaeological site, mile 31, 0.2 mi from the route); Acanceh (archaeological site, mile 40, 1 mi from the route); Mayapan (archaeological site, mile 53, 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.