Puerto Aventuras to Izamal is about 162 road miles (261 km): roughly 2 h 48 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 162 mi (261 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-307 → MEX-305D → MEX-180D |
| Mexican states on the route | Quintana Roo, Yucatán |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-305D, MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.5 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 Puerto Aventuras to Izamal: the shape of the trip
MEX-180D (106 mi) and MEX-305D (29 mi) carry about 83% of the 162 miles. It runs through 2 states: Quintana Roo, Yucatán. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-305D and MEX-180D. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Puerto Aventuras to Izamal
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-307 | 1–12 | 11 | Quintana Roo |
| connecting roads | 12–16 | 4 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-305D | 16–45 | 29 | Quintana Roo |
| connecting roads | 45–46 | 1 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-180D | 46–152 | 106 | Quintana Roo, Yucatán |
| local roads | 152–162 | 10 | Yucatán |
- Mile 55 of this route: Quintana Roo → Yucatán (state line)
Places worth a stop between Puerto Aventuras and Izamal
Xcaret Park
On the Riviera Maya coast of Quintana Roo, Xcaret Park is a privately run theme park and self-described ecotourism development, part of the Xcaret Experiencias Group.
Cenote Zací
Cenote Zací sits inside the city of Valladolid, Yucatán. Its name comes from the Maya settlement that once stood on the site.
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, is a former Maya city between Mérida and Valladolid where you can walk past El Castillo (Temple of Kukulkan), the Temple of the Warriors, the Great Ball Court and the round El Caracol observatory.
Sacred Cenote
At the Maya site of Chichen Itza, the Sacred Cenote is a water-filled limestone sinkhole where, by Maya and Spanish accounts, offerings and human sacrifices were made to the rain god Chaac.
Once you reach Izamal
Convento de Izamal
Built between 1549 and 1561, the Convent of San Antonio de Padua in Izamal was the fifth convent erected in what is now the state of Yucatán.
Kinich Kakmó
Kinich Kakmó is an archaeological site in Izamal, Yucatán, about 66.5 km east of Mérida, dedicated to the Maya deity of the same name.
More drives to Izamal
- Maxcanú to Izamal
- Campeche to Izamal
- Champotón to Izamal
- Teapa to Izamal
- Ocosingo to Izamal
- Coatzacoalcos to Izamal
From Puerto Aventuras to other places in Mexico
- Puerto Aventuras to Tixkokob
- Puerto Aventuras to Maní
- Puerto Aventuras to Sisal
- Puerto Aventuras to Calkiní
- Puerto Aventuras to Celestún
- Puerto Aventuras to Hecelchakán
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Puerto Aventuras to Izamal?
About 2 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 162 miles.
What is the driving distance from Puerto Aventuras to Izamal?
About 162 miles (261 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 Puerto Aventuras to Izamal?
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 Puerto Aventuras to Izamal?
The U.S. State Department rates Quintana Roo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Yucatán Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Puerto Aventuras to Izamal use?
In order: MEX-307, MEX-305D and MEX-180D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Puerto Aventuras to Izamal?
Closest to the road: Xcaret Park (zoo, mile 9, 1 mi from the route); Sacred Cenote (cenote, mile 121, 3 mi from the route); Chichen Itza (ancient city, mile 121, 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.