Tixkokob to Hopelchén is about 118 road miles (190 km): roughly 3 h 1 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 118 mi (190 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-261 |
| Mexican states on the route | Yucatán, Campeche |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Tixkokob–Hopelchén drive in a few lines
MEX-261 (89 mi) and MEX-180 (17 mi) carry about 90% of the 118 miles. It runs through 2 states: Yucatán, Campeche. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tixkokob to Hopelchén, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180 | 1–11 | 10 | Yucatán |
| local roads | 11–22 | 11 | Yucatán |
| MEX-180 | 22–29 | 7 | Yucatán |
| MEX-261 | 29–118 | 89 | Yucatán, Campeche |
- Mile 92 of this route: Yucatán → Campeche (state line)
Places worth a stop between Tixkokob and Hopelchén
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Uxmal (mile 65), Kabah (mile 78)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Mérida, Yucatán (mile 16), Museo Conmemorativo de la Inmigración Coreana a Yucatán (mile 16), Uxmal (mile 65), Kabah (mile 78), Labna (mile 81)
Cathedral of Mérida, Yucatán
Museo Conmemorativo de la Inmigración Coreana a Yucatán
In Mérida's historic center, this memorial museum tells the story of the first Korean immigrants to Yucatán and their work in the henequen industry, with more than 200 photos, documents, newspapers and pieces of traditional clothing.
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.
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.
Labna
Labna is a Maya archaeological site and ceremonial center in the Puuc Hills of the Yucatán Peninsula, south of Uxmal in the southwest of Yucatán state.
More drives to Hopelchén
- Tecax to Hopelchén
- Mérida to Hopelchén
- Teapa to Hopelchén
- Izamal to Hopelchén
- Motul to Hopelchén
- Progreso to Hopelchén
From Tixkokob to other places in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tixkokob to Hopelchén?
About 3 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 118 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tixkokob to Hopelchén?
About 118 miles (190 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 Tixkokob to Hopelchén?
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 Tixkokob to Hopelchén?
The U.S. State Department rates Yucatán Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Campeche Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tixkokob to Hopelchén?
In order: MEX-180 and MEX-261. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tixkokob and Hopelchén?
Closest to the road: Museo Conmemorativo de la Inmigración Coreana a Yucatán (history museum, mile 16, 3 mi from the route); Uxmal (archaeological site, mile 65, 0.4 mi from the route); Kabah (archaeological site, mile 78, 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.