By road, Tecax and Reforma Agraria are about 489 miles (787 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 20 min of driving.
| Distance | 489 mi (787 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-184 → 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 19.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 Tecax–Reforma Agraria drive in a few lines
MEX-307 (121 mi) and MEX-186 (116 mi) carry about 48% of the 489 miles. It runs through 4 states: Yucatán, Campeche, Tabasco, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tecax to Reforma Agraria, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Yucatán |
| MEX-184 | 2–21 | 19 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 21–30 | 9 | Yucatán |
| MEX-261 | 30–40 | 10 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 40–61 | 21 | Yucatán, Campeche |
| connecting roads | 61–62 | 1 | Campeche |
| MEX-180 | 62–107 | 45 | Campeche |
| MEX-202 | 107–117 | 10 | Campeche |
| MEX-180D | 117–141 | 24 | Campeche |
| MEX-180 | 141–154 | 13 | Campeche |
| connecting roads | 154–156 | 2 | Campeche |
| MEX-261 | 156–205 | 49 | Campeche |
| MEX-186 | 205–321 | 116 | Campeche, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| MEX-199 | 321–343 | 22 | Chiapas |
| MEX-307 | 343–464 | 121 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 464–489 | 25 | Chiapas |
- Mile 55 of this route: Yucatán → Campeche (state line)
- Mile 293 of this route: Campeche → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 301 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Reforma Agraria
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pyramid of the Magician (mile 39), Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (mile 76)
- Nature and outdoors: Palenque National Park (mile 338), Misol Há (mile 344)
- Museums and history: Kabah (mile 30), Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (mile 76)
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.
Pyramid of the Magician
Rising above the ancient Maya city of Uxmal, the Pyramid of the Magician is a step pyramid and the tallest structure on the site.
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.
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.
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.
Temple of the Inscriptions
At the Maya site of Palenque, the Temple of the Inscriptions is a stepped pyramid built as the funerary monument of Kʼinich Janaabʼ Pakal, who ruled the city in the 7th century.
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.
More drives to Reforma Agraria
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From Tecax to other places in Mexico
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- Tecax to Ocosingo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tecax to Reforma Agraria?
About 11 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 489 miles.
How far is Reforma Agraria from Tecax by car?
About 489 miles (787 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 Tecax 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 Tecax 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 Tecax to Reforma Agraria?
In order: MEX-184, 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.
What are good stops between Tecax and Reforma Agraria?
Closest to the road: Pyramid of the Magician (pyramid, mile 39, 0.2 mi from the route); Xkipche (maya site, mile 46, 3 mi from the route); Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (museum, mile 76, 0.5 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.