Plan on about 5 h 53 min of driving for the 228-mile (367 km) trip from Sisal to Punta Allen, before any stops.
| Distance | 228 mi (367 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-281 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → YUC-MEX-180 → QR 109 → QR 15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Yucatán, Quintana Roo |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.1 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.
What the drive from Sisal to Punta Allen is like
MEX-180 (55 mi) and MEX-180D (54 mi) carry about 48% of the 228 miles. It runs through 2 states: Yucatán, Quintana Roo. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Sisal to Punta Allen, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-281 | 0–32 | 32 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 32–35 | 3 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180 | 35–76 | 41 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180D | 76–130 | 54 | Yucatán |
| connecting roads | 130–131 | 1 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 131–135 | 4 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180 | 135–149 | 14 | Yucatán |
| YUC-MEX-180 | 149–168 | 19 | Yucatán, Quintana Roo |
| QR 109 | 168–197 | 29 | Quintana Roo |
| QR 15 | 197–228 | 31 | Quintana Roo |
- Mile 161 of this route: Yucatán → Quintana Roo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Punta Allen
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Palacio Canton (mile 33), Teatro Peón Contreras (mile 33)
- Museums and history: Palacio Canton (mile 33), Teatro Peón Contreras (mile 33), Cuca (mile 49), Coba (mile 168), Tulum (mile 195)
Palacio Canton
Built in the first decade of the 20th century as a residence for the Cantón Rosado family, Palacio Cantón in Mérida, Yucatán, now houses the Regional Museum of Anthropology of Yucatán.
Teatro Peón Contreras
Designed by European architects and built in Mérida in the early 20th century, Teatro Peón Contreras is an opera house that hosted Yucatán's First Feminist Congress in 1916.
Cuca
Near the town of Tixpéhual in Yucatán, Cuca is a pre-Columbian Maya site of about 10 hectares, where dozens of structures and their remains lie scattered inside a low wall.
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.
Ik Kil
Outside Pisté near Chichen Itza, Ik Kil is a cenote within the Ik Kil Archeological Park in Yucatán's Tinúm Municipality.
Cenote Zací
Cenote Zací sits inside the city of Valladolid, Yucatán. Its name comes from the Maya settlement that once stood on the site.
Coba
Coba is an ancient Maya city in Quintana Roo at the hub of a network of stone causeways, with engraved and sculpted stelae recording ceremonial life of the Late Classic Period.
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.
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From Sisal to other places in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Sisal to Punta Allen?
About 5 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 228 miles.
What is the driving distance from Sisal to Punta Allen?
About 228 miles (367 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 Sisal to Punta Allen?
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 Sisal to Punta Allen?
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.
What roads does the drive from Sisal to Punta Allen use?
In order: MEX-281, MEX-180, MEX-180D, YUC-MEX-180, QR 109 and QR 15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Sisal to Punta Allen?
Closest to the road: Teatro Peón Contreras (opera house, mile 33, 0.1 mi from the route); Palacio Canton (museum, mile 33, 0.7 mi from the route); Coba (archaeological site, mile 168, 1 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.