By road, Tixkokob and Xpujil are about 270 miles (435 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 41 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 270 mi (435 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-261 → MEX-188 → CA-M → MEX-186 |
| Mexican states on the route | Yucatán, Campeche |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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–Xpujil drive in a few lines
MEX-180 (84 mi) and CA-M (75 mi) carry about 59% of the 270 miles. It runs through 2 states: Yucatán, Campeche. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tixkokob to Xpujil
| 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 | 22–96 | 74 | Yucatán, Campeche |
| MEX-261 | 96–122 | 26 | Campeche |
| MEX-188 | 122–133 | 11 | Campeche |
| CA-M | 133–208 | 75 | Campeche |
| MEX-186 | 208–270 | 62 | Campeche |
- Mile 62 of this route: Yucatán → Campeche (state line)
Places worth a stop between Tixkokob and Xpujil
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (mile 84), Edzna (mile 134)
- Nature and outdoors: Calakmul Biosphere Reserve (mile 258)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Mérida, Yucatán (mile 16), Museo Conmemorativo de la Inmigración Coreana a Yucatán (mile 16), Oxkintok (mile 54), Uxmal (mile 64), Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (mile 84), Edzna (mile 134)
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.
Oxkintok
Oxkintok is a pre-Columbian Maya archaeological site in the Puuc region of Yucatán state, in southeastern Mexico.
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.
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.
Edzna
Open to visitors since the 1970s, Edzná is a Maya archaeological site in the north of the Mexican state of Campeche.
Balamku
Balamku is a small Maya archaeological site in Campeche, known for elaborate plaster facades from the Early Classic period.
Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
Bordering Guatemala's Petén department, the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve covers 7,231 square kilometers of southern Campeche, more than 14 percent of the state; it was established in 1989.
Once you reach Xpujil
Becan
Becan is a Maya archaeological site near the center of the Yucatán Peninsula in Campeche, about 150 km north of Tikal.
Xpuhil
Near the town of Xpujil in Campeche, Xpuhil is a Maya archaeological site along Federal Highway 186, in an area with other Maya sites such as Becan, Chicanná and Calakmul.
More drives to Xpujil
- Tecax to Xpujil
- Hecelchakán to Xpujil
- Campeche to Xpujil
- Calkiní to Xpujil
- Mérida to Xpujil
- Celestún to Xpujil
From Tixkokob to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tixkokob to Xpujil?
About 6 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 270 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tixkokob to Xpujil?
About 270 miles (435 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 Xpujil?
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 Xpujil?
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.
What roads does the drive from Tixkokob to Xpujil use?
In order: MEX-180, MEX-261, MEX-188, CA-M and MEX-186. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tixkokob and Xpujil?
Closest to the road: Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán (museum, mile 84, 0.5 mi from the route); Edzna (archaeological site, mile 134, 0.4 mi from the route); Balamku (maya site, mile 232, 1 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.