Progreso to Felipe Carrillo Puerto is about 188 road miles (302 km): roughly 4 h 30 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 188 mi (302 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-261 → MEX-180 → MEX-184 → YUC 18 → MEX- |
| Mexican states on the route | Yucatán, Quintana Roo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.5 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.
Driving Progreso to Felipe Carrillo Puerto: the shape of the trip
MEX-184 (143 mi) and MEX-261 (15 mi) carry about 84% of the 188 miles. It runs through 2 states: Yucatán, Quintana Roo. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Progreso and Felipe Carrillo Puerto
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Yucatán |
| MEX-261 | 1–16 | 15 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 16–25 | 9 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180 | 25–31 | 6 | Yucatán |
| MEX-184 | 31–106 | 75 | Yucatán |
| YUC 18 | 106–109 | 3 | Yucatán |
| MEX- | 109–119 | 10 | Yucatán |
| MEX-184 | 119–187 | 68 | Quintana Roo |
| local roads | 187–188 | 1 | Quintana Roo |
- Mile 119 of this route: Yucatán → Quintana Roo (state line)
What to see on the way from Progreso to Felipe Carrillo Puerto
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Gran Museo del Mundo Maya (mile 17), Xiol (mile 32), Mayapan (mile 53)
- Museums and history: Dzibilchaltun (mile 14), Gran Museo del Mundo Maya (mile 17), Museo Conmemorativo de la Inmigración Coreana a Yucatán (mile 25), Xiol (mile 32), Acanceh (mile 40), Mayapan (mile 53)
Dzibilchaltun
Dzibilchaltún is a Maya archaeological site in Yucatán state, about 10 miles north of Mérida; its original name may have been Ch'iy Chan Ti'Ho.
Gran Museo del Mundo Maya
Opened on December 21, 2012, to mark the end of the Maya Long Count calendar cycle, the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya is a museum in Mérida, Yucatán.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Progreso to Felipe Carrillo Puerto?
About 4 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 188 miles.
What is the driving distance from Progreso to Felipe Carrillo Puerto?
About 188 miles (302 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 Progreso to Felipe Carrillo Puerto?
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 Progreso to Felipe Carrillo Puerto?
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.
What roads does the drive from Progreso to Felipe Carrillo Puerto use?
In order: MEX-261, MEX-180, MEX-184, YUC 18 and MEX-. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Progreso to Felipe Carrillo Puerto?
Closest to the road: Gran Museo del Mundo Maya (museum, mile 17, 1 mi from the route); Xiol (archaeological site, mile 32, 0.1 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.