The Wayro route from Tixkokob to Maní is 62 miles (100 km), about 1 h 33 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 62 mi (100 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 1 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-184 → YUC 18 |
| Mexican states on the route | Yucatán |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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.
How the Tixkokob to Maní drive plays out
MEX-184 (43 mi) and YUC 18 (7 mi) carry about 81% of the 62 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tixkokob to Maní, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | Yucatán |
| connecting roads | 9–12 | 3 | Yucatán |
| MEX-184 | 12–55 | 43 | Yucatán |
| YUC 18 | 55–62 | 7 | Yucatán |
Where to stop on the way to Maní
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Xiol (mile 13), Mayapan (mile 35)
- Museums and history: Cuca (mile 7), Xiol (mile 13), Acanceh (mile 22), Mayapan (mile 35)
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.
More drives to Maní
From Tixkokob to other places in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tixkokob to Maní?
About 1 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 62 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tixkokob to Maní?
About 62 miles (100 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 Maní?
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 Maní?
The U.S. State Department rates Yucatán Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tixkokob to Maní use?
In order: MEX-184 and YUC 18. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tixkokob to Maní?
Closest to the road: Xiol (archaeological site, mile 13, 0.1 mi from the route); Acanceh (archaeological site, mile 22, 1 mi from the route); Mayapan (archaeological site, mile 35, 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.