The Wayro route from Progreso to Kohunlich is 280 miles (451 km), about 6 h 46 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 280 mi (451 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-261 → MEX-180 → MEX-184 → YUC 18 → MEX- → MEX-293 → MEX-307 → MEX-186 |
| Mexican states on the route | Yucatán, Quintana Roo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.2 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 Kohunlich: the shape of the trip
MEX-184 (108 mi) and MEX-293 (62 mi) carry about 61% of the 280 miles. It runs through 2 states: Yucatán, Quintana Roo. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Progreso to Kohunlich, road by road
| 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 | 119–152 | 33 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-293 | 152–214 | 62 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-307 | 214–249 | 35 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-186 | 249–274 | 25 | Quintana Roo |
| local roads | 274–280 | 6 | Quintana Roo |
- Mile 119 of this route: Yucatán → Quintana Roo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Progreso and Kohunlich
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Mayapan (mile 53), Chacchoben (mile 209), San Felipe Fortress (mile 237)
- Museums and history: Dzibilchaltun (mile 14), Museo Conmemorativo de la Inmigración Coreana a Yucatán (mile 25), Acanceh (mile 40), Mayapan (mile 53), Chacchoben (mile 209), San Felipe Fortress (mile 237)
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Kohunlich itself
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.
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From Progreso to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Progreso to Kohunlich?
About 6 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 280 miles.
What is the driving distance from Progreso to Kohunlich?
About 280 miles (451 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 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 Progreso 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 Progreso to Kohunlich?
In order: MEX-261, MEX-180, MEX-184, YUC 18, MEX-, 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 Progreso and Kohunlich?
Closest to the road: Mayapan (archaeological site, mile 53, 0.3 mi from the route); Chacchoben (archaeological site, mile 209, 0.2 mi from the route); San Felipe Fortress (museum, mile 237, 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.