Progreso to Reforma Agraria is about 503 road miles (809 km): roughly 11 h 6 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 503 mi (809 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-261 → MEX-180 → MEX-202 → MEX-180D → 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 20.1 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.
The Progreso–Reforma Agraria drive in a few lines
MEX-307 (121 mi) and MEX-186 (115 mi) carry about 47% of the 503 miles. It runs through 4 states: Yucatán, Campeche, Tabasco, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D. None of the 8 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Progreso to Reforma Agraria
| 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 | 29–121 | 92 | Yucatán, Campeche |
| MEX-202 | 121–131 | 10 | Campeche |
| MEX-180D | 131–155 | 24 | Campeche |
| MEX-180 | 155–168 | 13 | Campeche |
| connecting roads | 168–170 | 2 | Campeche |
| MEX-261 | 170–219 | 49 | Campeche |
| MEX-186 | 219–334 | 115 | Campeche, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| connecting roads | 334–335 | 1 | Chiapas |
| MEX-199 | 335–357 | 22 | Chiapas |
| MEX-307 | 357–478 | 121 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 478–503 | 25 | Chiapas |
- Mile 69 of this route: Yucatán → Campeche (state line)
- Mile 308 of this route: Campeche → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 316 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
What to see on the way from Progreso to Reforma Agraria
- Nature and outdoors: Palenque National Park (mile 352), Misol Há (mile 358)
- Museums and history: Dzibilchaltun (mile 14), Uxmal (mile 70), Museo de Barcos y Armas Fuerte de San José el Alto (mile 126)
- With kids: Parque del Centenario (mile 21)
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.
Parque del Centenario
Known locally as El Centenario, the Parque Zoológico del Centenario is a zoo on the west side of Mérida, Yucatán, along Avenida de los Itzaes.
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 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.
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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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Progreso to Reforma Agraria?
About 11 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 503 miles.
How far is Reforma Agraria from Progreso by car?
About 503 miles (809 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 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 Progreso 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 Progreso to Reforma Agraria?
In order: MEX-261, MEX-180, MEX-202, MEX-180D, MEX-186, MEX-199 and MEX-307. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Progreso to Reforma Agraria?
Closest to the road: Dzibilchaltun (archaeological site, mile 14, 3 mi from the route); Parque del Centenario (zoo, mile 21, 2 mi from the route); Museo de Barcos y Armas Fuerte de San José el Alto (museum, mile 126, 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.