The Wayro route from Tixkokob to Kohunlich is 262 miles (421 km), about 6 h 29 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 262 mi (421 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-184 → YUC 18 → MEX- → MEX-293 → MEX-307 → MEX-186 |
| Mexican states on the route | Yucatán, Quintana Roo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.5 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.
On the road from Tixkokob to Kohunlich
MEX-184 (107 mi) and MEX-293 (62 mi) carry about 65% of the 262 miles. It runs through 2 states: Yucatán, Quintana Roo. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tixkokob to Kohunlich
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | Yucatán |
| connecting roads | 9–12 | 3 | Yucatán |
| MEX-184 | 12–87 | 75 | Yucatán |
| YUC 18 | 87–91 | 4 | Yucatán |
| MEX- | 91–101 | 10 | Yucatán, Quintana Roo |
| MEX-184 | 101–133 | 32 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-293 | 133–195 | 62 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-307 | 195–230 | 35 | Quintana Roo |
| connecting roads | 230–231 | 1 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-186 | 231–255 | 24 | Quintana Roo |
| local roads | 255–262 | 7 | Quintana Roo |
- Mile 100 of this route: Yucatán → Quintana Roo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Tixkokob and Kohunlich
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Xiol (mile 13), Mayapan (mile 35), Chacchoben (mile 190), San Felipe Fortress (mile 219)
- Museums and history: Cuca (mile 7), Xiol (mile 13), Acanceh (mile 22), Mayapan (mile 35), Chacchoben (mile 190), San Felipe Fortress (mile 219)
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.
Xiol
Xiol is a Maya archaeological site in Kanasín, about 10 kilometers from Mérida, found by accident in 2018 during construction of an industrial complex. Its Maya name means "the spirit of man."
Acanceh
Inside the modern town of Acanceh, this Maya archaeological site was a major center of northern Yucatán, founded in the Middle Preclassic and at its peak in the Classic period. Its name means "lament of the deer."
Mayapan
About 40 km southeast of Mérida near Telchaquillo, Mayapan is a pre-Columbian Maya site that was the political and cultural capital of the Yucatán Maya from the 1220s to the 1440s.
Chacchoben
About 110 miles south of Tulum, Chacchoben is a Maya ruin some 7 miles from the village that gave it its name.
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.
When you get to 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 Tixkokob to other places in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tixkokob to Kohunlich?
About 6 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 262 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tixkokob to Kohunlich?
About 262 miles (421 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 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 Tixkokob to Kohunlich?
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 Tixkokob to Kohunlich use?
In order: MEX-184, YUC 18, MEX-, MEX-293, MEX-307 and MEX-186. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tixkokob to Kohunlich?
Closest to the road: Xiol (archaeological site, mile 13, 0.1 mi from the route); Mayapan (archaeological site, mile 35, 0.2 mi from the route); Chacchoben (archaeological site, mile 190, 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.