The Wayro route from Puerto Morelos to Kohunlich is 237 miles (382 km), about 5 h 8 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 237 mi (382 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-307 → MEX-307D → MEX-186 |
| Mexican states on the route | Quintana Roo |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-307D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 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.
How the Puerto Morelos to Kohunlich drive plays out
MEX-307 (194 mi) and MEX-186 (25 mi) carry about 92% of the 237 miles. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-307D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Puerto Morelos to Kohunlich: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | |
| MEX-307 | 3–117 | 114 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-307D | 117–126 | 9 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-307 | 126–206 | 80 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-186 | 206–231 | 25 | Quintana Roo |
| local roads | 231–237 | 6 | Quintana Roo |
What to see on the way from Puerto Morelos to Kohunlich
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Xelha (mile 50), Xel-Ha Park (mile 50), Tulum (mile 58), San Felipe Fortress (mile 194)
- Nature and outdoors: Sian Kaʼan Biosphere Reserve (mile 132)
- Museums and history: Xelha (mile 50), Tulum (mile 58), San Felipe Fortress (mile 194)
- With kids: Xcaret Park (mile 26), Xel-Ha Park (mile 50)
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.
Xelha
On the eastern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in Quintana Roo, Xelha is a Maya archaeological site whose name comes from the Yucatec Maya roots xel and ha'.
Xel-Ha Park
On the Caribbean coast of Quintana Roo in the municipality of Tulum, Xel-Ha Park is a commercial aquatic theme park and ecotourism development run by Grupo Xcaret.
Tulum
Tulum is a pre-Columbian Maya walled city that served as a port for Coba. Its ruins sit on 12-meter cliffs above the Caribbean on the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in Quintana Roo.
Sian Kaʼan Biosphere Reserve
Established in 1986 in Tulum Municipality, Quintana Roo, Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
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.
Arriving in Kohunlich
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 Puerto Morelos to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Puerto Morelos to Kohunlich?
About 5 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 237 miles.
How far is Kohunlich from Puerto Morelos by car?
About 237 miles (382 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 Morelos 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 Puerto Morelos to Kohunlich?
The U.S. State Department rates Quintana Roo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Puerto Morelos to Kohunlich?
In order: MEX-307, MEX-307D and MEX-186. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Puerto Morelos and Kohunlich?
Closest to the road: Xelha (archaeological site, mile 50, 0.1 mi from the route); Tulum (archaeological site, mile 58, 0.5 mi from the route); San Felipe Fortress (museum, mile 194, 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.