Plan on about 3 h 3 min of driving for the 125-mile (201 km) trip from Progreso to Hopelchén, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 125 mi (201 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-261 → MEX-180 |
| Mexican states on the route | Yucatán, Campeche |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.0 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 Hopelchén: the shape of the trip
MEX-261 (105 mi) and MEX-180 (6 mi) carry about 89% of the 125 miles. It runs through 2 states: Yucatán, Campeche. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Progreso to Hopelchén: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Yucatán |
| MEX-261 | 1–16 | 15 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 16–29 | 13 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180 | 29–35 | 6 | Yucatán |
| MEX-261 | 35–125 | 90 | Yucatán, Campeche |
- Mile 99 of this route: Yucatán → Campeche (state line)
Stops between Progreso and Hopelchén
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pyramid of the Magician (mile 71), Kabah (mile 85)
- Museums and history: Dzibilchaltun (mile 14), Gran Museo del Mundo Maya (mile 16), Kabah (mile 85), Labna (mile 88), Sayil (mile 88)
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.
Pyramid of the Magician
Rising above the ancient Maya city of Uxmal, the Pyramid of the Magician is a step pyramid and the tallest structure on the site.
Kabah
Kabah is a Maya archaeological site in the Puuc region south of Mérida, inscribed in 1996 together with Uxmal, Sayil and Labna as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Labna
Labna is a Maya archaeological site and ceremonial center in the Puuc Hills of the Yucatán Peninsula, south of Uxmal in the southwest of Yucatán state.
Sayil
Sayil is a pre-Columbian city built by the Maya in the Terminal Classic period, located in southwestern Yucatán state, south of Uxmal.
More drives to Hopelchén
- Tecax to Hopelchén
- Mérida to Hopelchén
- Teapa to Hopelchén
- Izamal to Hopelchén
- Motul to Hopelchén
- Tixkokob to Hopelchén
From Progreso to other places in Mexico
- Progreso to Sisal
- Progreso to Cuzamá
- Progreso to Izamal
- Progreso to Calkiní
- Progreso to Kabah
- Progreso to Hecelchakán
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Progreso to Hopelchén?
About 3 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 125 miles.
How far is Hopelchén from Progreso by car?
About 125 miles (201 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 Hopelchén?
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 Hopelchén?
The U.S. State Department rates Yucatán Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Campeche Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Progreso to Hopelchén?
In order: MEX-261 and MEX-180. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Progreso and Hopelchén?
Closest to the road: Gran Museo del Mundo Maya (museum, mile 16, 1 mi from the route); Pyramid of the Magician (pyramid, mile 71, 0.2 mi from the route); Kabah (archaeological site, mile 85, 0.2 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.