The Wayro route from Tapijulapa to Kabah is 375 miles (603 km), about 8 h 18 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 375 mi (603 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-173 → TAB 1 → MEX-195 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-202 → CA-M → MEX-261 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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.
On the road from Tapijulapa to Kabah
MEX-180 (252 mi) and TAB 1 (26 mi) carry about 74% of the 375 miles. It runs through 3 states: Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tapijulapa and Kabah
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tabasco |
| MEX-173 | 1–12 | 11 | Tabasco |
| TAB 1 | 12–38 | 26 | Tabasco |
| MEX-195 | 38–48 | 10 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 48–51 | 3 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 51–258 | 207 | Tabasco, Campeche |
| MEX-180D | 258–283 | 25 | Campeche |
| MEX-202 | 283–293 | 10 | Campeche |
| MEX-180 | 293–338 | 45 | Campeche |
| connecting roads | 338–339 | 1 | Campeche |
| CA-M | 339–357 | 18 | Campeche, Yucatán |
| local roads | 357–360 | 3 | Yucatán |
| MEX-261 | 360–375 | 15 | Yucatán |
- Mile 112 of this route: Tabasco → Campeche (state line)
- Mile 345 of this route: Campeche → Yucatán (state line)
Stops between Tapijulapa and Kabah
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 49), Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (mile 50), Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (mile 324), Uxmal (mile 361)
- Museums and history: Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 49), Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (mile 50), Museo de Barcos y Armas Fuerte de San José el Alto (mile 288), Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (mile 324), Uxmal (mile 361)
Villahermosa Cathedral
Rising on Paseo Tabasco in Villahermosa, the Cathedral of the Lord of Tabasco has tall towers above a monumental facade. The current building dates from 1960–1963; an earlier cathedral was destroyed in the anticlerical campaigns of 1928–1934.
Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara
Poet Carlos Pellicer Cámara, a major voice of 20th-century Mexican poetry, was born in this house in Villahermosa's historic center, now a museum since 1985.
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.
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.
Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán
On Highway 180 about 40 miles north of Campeche city, Hecelchakán's INAH museum displays Maya archaeology from the Camino Real region. It is the only museum of its kind along this historic route toward Calkiní.
Xkipche
In the Puuc region of Yucatán, Xkipche is a Maya archaeological site with many Puuc-style buildings from the Classic period; its main structure is a two-story palace with several rooms.
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.
Arriving in Kabah
Kabah
Kabah is a Maya archaeological site in the Puuc region south of Mérida, inscribed in 1996 together with Uxmal, Sayil and Labna as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sayil
Sayil is a pre-Columbian city built by the Maya in the Terminal Classic period, located in southwestern Yucatán state, south of Uxmal.
More drives to Kabah
- Hecelchakán to Kabah
- Campeche to Kabah
- Champotón to Kabah
- Teapa to Kabah
- Ocosingo to Kabah
- Motul to Kabah
From Tapijulapa to other places in Mexico
- Tapijulapa to Omitlán
- Tapijulapa to Huasca de Ocampo
- Tapijulapa to Boca del Cielo
- Tapijulapa to San José del Pacífico
- Tapijulapa to Mazunte
- Tapijulapa to Sisal
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tapijulapa to Kabah?
About 8 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 375 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tapijulapa to Kabah?
About 375 miles (603 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 Tapijulapa to Kabah?
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 Tapijulapa to Kabah?
The U.S. State Department rates Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Campeche Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Yucatán Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tapijulapa to Kabah?
In order: MEX-173, TAB 1, MEX-195, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-202, CA-M and MEX-261. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tapijulapa to Kabah?
Closest to the road: Villahermosa Cathedral (cathedral, mile 49, 0.2 mi from the route); Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer Cámara (museum, mile 50, 0.4 mi from the route); Uxmal (archaeological site, mile 361, 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.